Word HARMFUL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

harmful

🇺🇸 [ˈhɑːrmfl]

Meanings

Having the potential to cause damage or injury, either physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Harmful things or actions are dangerous or detrimental to well-being.

Examples

• The harmful effects of smoking are well-documented.
• Pollution is harmful to both the environment and human health.
• She avoided harmful chemicals in her skincare products.

Synonyms

dangerous • detrimental • toxic

Antonyms

harmless • beneficial • safe