detriment (Meaning)
detriment (n)
a damage or loss
detriment (n.)
That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc.
A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.
detriment (v. t.)
To do injury to; to hurt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detriment
detriment Sentence Examples
- Excessive screen time can be of detriment to one's eyesight and overall health.
- Lack of exercise can be to the detriment of one's physical fitness and well-being.
- Ignoring warning signs of mental distress can lead to the detriment of one's mental health.
- Overindulgence in sugary foods may be to the detriment of one's dental health.
- Poor time management can be of great detriment to academic performance.
- Neglecting maintenance of a vehicle can lead to the detriment of its performance and safety.
- Disregarding safety precautions in the workplace can result in serious detriment to employees' well-being.
- Making impulsive financial decisions can be of significant detriment to one's financial stability.
- Engaging in toxic relationships can be to the detriment of one's emotional and psychological health.
- Failing to prioritize self-care can ultimately lead to the detriment of one's overall quality of life.
FAQs About the word detriment
a damage or lossThat which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, m
injury,harm, damage,hurt, scratch, swelling, lesion, abrasion, defacement, impairment
recovery, recovery, healing, healing,remedy, cure, remedy, cure, fix,fix
Excessive screen time can be of detriment to one's eyesight and overall health.
Lack of exercise can be to the detriment of one's physical fitness and well-being.
Ignoring warning signs of mental distress can lead to the detriment of one's mental health.
Overindulgence in sugary foods may be to the detriment of one's dental health.
