deleterious (Meaning)
deleterious (s)
harmful to living things
deleterious (a.)
Hurtful; noxious; destructive; pernicious; as, a deleterious plant or quality; a deleterious example.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deleterious
Synonyms:
- hazardous
- infectious
- wicked
- injurious
- evil
- ill
- nocuous
- poisonous
- pernicious
- noxious
- baneful
- destructive
- bad
- hurtful
- baleful
- hostile
- prejudicial
- mischievous
Antonyms:
deleterious Sentence Examples
- The deleterious effects of smoking on one's health are well-documented.
- Excessive exposure to sunlight can have deleterious effects on your skin.
- Consuming sugary drinks in large quantities can have deleterious effects on dental health.
- Pollution from factories has been shown to have deleterious effects on local ecosystems.
- Lack of exercise can lead to deleterious consequences for cardiovascular health.
- Some medications can have deleterious side effects if not taken as directed.
- The deleterious impact of climate change on global weather patterns is increasingly evident.
- Chronic stress can have deleterious effects on both mental and physical health.
- Using pesticides indiscriminately can have deleterious effects on beneficial insects and wildlife.
- Ignoring warning signs of illness can lead to deleterious outcomes for overall health.
FAQs About the word deleterious
harmful to living thingsHurtful; noxious; destructive; pernicious; as, a deleterious plant or quality; a deleterious example.
harmful, damaging, dangerous, adverse, detrimental, hazardous, infectious, wicked, injurious, evil
safe, good, harmless, favorable, beneficial, favorable, innocent, advantageous, innocuous, useful
The deleterious effects of smoking on one's health are well-documented.
Excessive exposure to sunlight can have deleterious effects on your skin.
Consuming sugary drinks in large quantities can have deleterious effects on dental health.
Pollution from factories has been shown to have deleterious effects on local ecosystems.
