detrimentally
Definition
Adverb: In a way that causes harm, damage, or a negative effect.
Usage
The adverb "detrimentally" is used to describe how an action is performed or how a condition exists in a manner that is harmful or damaging. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a detrimental quality.
Examples
- The new policy has detrimentally affected small businesses. (Modifies the verb "affected")
- Smoking impacts health detrimentally. (Modifies the verb "impacts")
- The chemicals altered the soil detrimentally, making it infertile. (Modifies the verb "altered")
Advanced Usage
- "detrimentally to": Often used with "to" to specify what is being harmed.
- The noise pollution acts detrimentally to the local wildlife.
Variants and Related Words
- Detriment (noun): Harm or damage.
- He worked long hours to the detriment of his health.
- Detrimental (adjective): Causing harm or damage.
- Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on concentration.
Synonyms
- Harmfully
- Damagingly
- Adversely
- Injuriously
- Deleteriously
Antonyms
- Beneficially
- Advantageously
- Positively
- Favorably
Adverb
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in a detrimental manner
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