Injurious: meaning, definitions and examples
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injurious
[ ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| injurious |
As 'injurious' appears twice, this entry is redundant.
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| harmful |
Commonly used to describe something that causes harm or damage, especially regarding health or the environment.
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| damaging |
Suitable for describing something that causes physical harm or has negative effects on something's condition, quality, or reputation.
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| detrimental |
Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe something that has a negative effect on someone or something’s well-being or progress.
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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.