noun
- things that cause harm or damage; disadvantages or drawbacks
Usage: plural form of detriment
Examples
- The detriments of smoking include lung disease and heart problems.
- She weighed the benefits against the detriments before making her decision.
- Pollution causes serious detriments to the environment.
- The new policy had several unexpected detriments for small businesses.
- Regular exercise helps offset the detriments of a sedentary lifestyle.
- The committee discussed the potential detriments of the proposed changes.