detriment
noun
det·ri·ment
ˈde-trə-mənt 
Examples of detriment in a Sentence
opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot
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Balance Is Key To mitigate any detriments associated with gaming, experts stress that balance as key when a child shows a passion for gaming.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the standard for pay can vary, creating another detriment for a telemedicine provider who wishes to serve several state jurisdictions.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Thus, the standard for pay can vary, creating another detriment for a telemedicine provider who wishes to serve several state jurisdictions.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detriment
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detriment. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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detriment
noun
det·ri·ment
ˈde-trə-mənt
: injury or damage or its cause
Legal Definition
detriment
noun
det·ri·ment
ˈde-trə-mənt
2
: a giving up of a thing or mode of conduct to which one is entitled that constitutes consideration for a contract
called also legal detriment
detrimentally
adverb
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