Harmful: meaning, definitions and examples
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harmful
[ ˈhɑːrmfʊl ]
toxic
causing or capable of causing harm; injurious.
Synonyms
damaging, dangerous, destructive, toxic
Examples of usage
- Exposure to harmful chemicals can have serious health consequences.
- Smoking is harmful to your health.
negative
having a detrimental effect on someone or something.
Synonyms
adverse, deleterious, detrimental, unfavorable
Examples of usage
- His harmful comments hurt her feelings.
- The harmful effects of pollution are evident in the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "harmful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prejudicial
🇮🇳 हानिकारक
🇩🇪 schädlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 шкідливий
🇵🇱 szkodliwy
🇯🇵 有害な
🇫🇷 nocif
🇪🇸 perjudicial
🇹🇷 zararlı
🇰🇷 해로운
🇸🇦 ضار
🇨🇿 škodlivý
🇸🇰 škodlivý
🇨🇳 有害的
🇸🇮 škodljiv
🇮🇸 skaðlegur
🇰🇿 зиянды
🇬🇪 ზიანის მომტანი
🇦🇿 zərərli
🇲🇽 perjudicial
Word origin
The word 'harmful' originated from the Old English words 'hearm' (meaning injury or evil) and 'full' (meaning full of). Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something causing harm or damage. The concept of harmful substances or actions has been recognized throughout history, leading to the development of laws and regulations to protect individuals and the environment from harm.
See also: harm, harmed, harmfully, harmfulness, harming, harmless, harmony, unharmed.