Injurious: meaning, definitions and examples

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injurious

 

[ ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

causing harm or damage

Injurious is an adjective that describes something that causes harm or damage. It is often used to refer to actions, substances, or situations that have a negative impact on someone's health or well-being.

Synonyms

damaging, detrimental, harmful

Examples of usage

  • The injurious effects of smoking on the lungs are well-documented.
  • Exposure to certain chemicals can be highly injurious to human health.

Translations

Translations of the word "injurious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prejudicial

🇮🇳 हानिकारक (haanikaarak)

🇩🇪 verletzend

🇮🇩 berbahaya

🇺🇦 шкідливий

🇵🇱 szkodliwy

🇯🇵 有害な (yuugai na)

🇫🇷 nuisible

🇪🇸 dañino

🇹🇷 zararlı

🇰🇷 해로운 (haero-un)

🇸🇦 ضار (daar)

🇨🇿 škodlivý

🇸🇰 škodlivý

🇨🇳 有害的 (yǒuhài de)

🇸🇮 škodljiv

🇮🇸 skaðlegur

🇰🇿 зиянды

🇬🇪 მავნე (mavne)

🇦🇿 zərərli

🇲🇽 dañino

Etymology

The word 'injurious' has its origins in the Latin word 'injuriōsus', which means 'wrongful' or 'unjust'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that causes harm or damage. The term has been used in English since the 15th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,204 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.