What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
harmful
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health. [harmful: adjective]
Example
The harmful effects of pollution on the environment are well-documented. [harmful: adjective]
injurious
Example
The car accident resulted in injurious injuries to the driver. [injurious: adjective]
Example
Excessive alcohol consumption can be injurious to one's health. [injurious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Harmful is more commonly used than injurious in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between harmful and injurious?
Injurious is more formal and less frequently used than harmful, and is often used in legal or medical contexts.
