detriment

[ˈdɛtrɪmənt]

detriment Definition

• 1. the state of being harmed or damaged
• 2. something that causes harm or damage

Using detriment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detriment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The new policy could be to the detriment of small businesses.

• Example

  Lack of sleep can be a detriment to your health.

• Example

  The company's reputation was at risk of detriment due to the scandal.

detriment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for detriment

• damage
• harm
• loss
• disadvantage
• injury

Antonyms for detriment

• benefit
• advantage
• gain
• profit

Phrases with detriment

• to the detriment of

  causing harm or damage to something or someone

  Example

  The construction of the new highway was to the detriment of the local environment.

• without detriment to

  without causing harm or damage to something or someone

  Example

  We need to make changes to the system without detriment to its overall efficiency.

• to one's detriment

  causing harm or damage to oneself

  Example

  He continued to work long hours to the detriment of his health.

Origins of detriment

from Old French 'detriment', from Latin 'detrimentum', meaning 'loss'

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Summary: detriment in Brief

The term 'detriment' [ˈdɛtrɪmənt] refers to the state of being harmed or damaged, or something that causes harm or damage. It is often used in the context of policies, health, and reputation, such as 'The new policy could be to the detriment of small businesses.' 'Detriment' is also used in phrases like 'to the detriment of,' which means causing harm or damage to something or someone, and 'without detriment to,' which means without causing harm or damage.