Baleful, adverse, and bad are all synonyms for detrimental. Benign and beneficial are these antonyms of detrimental. And here are another 38 synonyms for detrimental.
Smoking is detrimental to health.
Pollution has detrimental environmental effects.
His detrimental behavior affected everyone negatively.
The changes proved detrimental to progress.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Digital | Analog, physical | Electronic, virtual |
| Accountability | Irresponsibility, unaccountability | Responsibility, answerability |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Trip | Stay, remain | Stumble, lose one's footing |
| Trick | Honesty, sincerity | Stratagem, ploy |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Long time | Short time, moment | Ages, eternity |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Talk | Silent, listen | Speak, give voice |
| Trivial | Important, significant, life-and-death | Unimportant, insignificant |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Contribute | Stand in the way of, withhold, take | Give, donate |
| Tall | Short, small, low | Big, high |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Dimension | Flatness, monodimensionality | Proportions, measurements |
| In time | Late, never | Early enough, in good time |
| On time | Late, behind schedule | Punctual(ly), prompt(ly) |
| Pivotal | Insignificant, minor | Central, crucial |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Attribute | Discredit, dismiss | Ascribe, assign |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Total | Partial, partial, incomplete | Entire, complete |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Restrict | Allow, permit | Limit, set/impose limits on |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Maintain | Break off, neglect | Keep in good condition, keep in repair |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Fantasy | Truth, realism | Imagination, creativity |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Insufficient | Sufficient, adequate | Inadequate, not enough |