Synonyms of detriments

detriments

noun

plural of detriment

1

as in harms

something that causes loss or pain

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harms
• damages
• injuries
• hurts
• afflictions
• insults
• injustices
• indignities
• outrages
• disabilities
• affronts
• impairments
• wrongs
• disservices
• lesions
• mayhem
• wounds
• disfigurements
• beatings
• mutilations
• offenses
• darts
• scars
• scratches
• abrasions
• disablements
• bruises
• contusions
• swellings
• ruptures
• lacerations
• burns
• defacements
• strains
• gashes
• concussions
• bumps
• scrapes
• scalds
• boo-boos
• cuts
• sears
• chafes
• scathes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recoveries
• remedies
• cures
• fixes

2

as in disadvantages

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

• disadvantages
• expenses
• penalties
• despites
• losses
• damages
• deficits
• injuries
• deprivations
• harms
• disfavors
• prejudices
• hurts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantages
• gains
• favors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detriments

The school districts’ joint lawsuit questioned the legality of the program and predicted immediate detriments to class sizes, staff recruitment and retention and student programming. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Back to where the last film left off, for you what are the benefits of that and what are the detriments? — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026

The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 May 2026

The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026

Resident Mark Youell said the board rightly voted this down and urged the board to continue to reject it, saying the detriments far exceed the benefits. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders. — Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The three largest carriers all offer basic economy fares, with various benefits and detriments. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025