Synonyms of detriment

detriment

noun

ˈde-trə-mənt 

1

as in harm

something that causes loss or pain

opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harm
• damage
• injury
• hurt
• disservice
• insult
• crippling
• affront
• affliction
• injustice
• impairment
• disability
• indignity
• wrong
• outrage
• mutilation
• mayhem
• disfigurement
• beating
• dart
• wound
• lesion
• offense
• rupture
• swelling
• defacement
• abrasion
• disablement
• burn
• scratch
• scar
• strain
• bruise
• contusion
• laceration
• gash
• scald
• bump
• scrape
• concussion
• sear
• cut
• chafe
• scathe
• boo-boo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovery
• healing
• remedy
• cure
• fix

2

as in disadvantage

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success

the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantage
• expense
• despite
• loss
• penalty
• harm
• damage
• injury
• deficit
• disfavor
• deprivation
• prejudice
• hurt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantage
• favor
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detriment

Without meaningful intervention, children are more likely to carry these chronic conditions into adulthood to their health detriment, risking progression to diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other health problems. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 8 July 2026

According to new data from ICIMS, 78% of Generation Z sees artificial intelligence as a major detriment to their early-career opportunities. — Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

That does, admittedly, become its own detriment as the record stretches into the latter half. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 July 2026

That said, rookies — if not immediately ready — can be a detriment to any team. — Miami Herald, 1 July 2026