The Opposite(Antonym) of “nondetrimental”
The antonym of nondetrimental is detrimental, harmful, and damaging. These antonyms convey a negative or harmful effect on something or someone.
Explore all Antonyms of “nondetrimental”
Definitions and Examples of detrimental, harmful, damaging
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing harm or damage; having a negative effect.
Example
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
Causing or likely to cause harm or injury.
Example
Excessive exposure to the sun can be harmful to your skin.
Causing harm or injury to something or someone.
Example
The hurricane caused damaging winds and flooding.
Key Differences: detrimental vs harmful vs damaging
- 1Detrimental refers to something that has a negative effect on something or someone.
- 2Harmful implies that something is likely to cause harm or injury.
- 3Damaging refers to something that causes harm or injury to something or someone.
Effective Usage of detrimental, harmful, damaging
- 1Health: Use these antonyms to describe the negative effects of certain habits or substances on health.
- 2Environment: Use these antonyms to describe the negative impact of human activities on the environment.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms to describe the negative impact of decisions or actions on a business or organization.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Detrimental refers to a negative effect, harmful implies likelihood of harm, and damaging refers to causing harm. Use these words to describe the negative effects of certain habits or substances on health, the negative impact of human activities on the environment, or the negative impact of decisions or actions on a business or organization.
