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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First, underscore your experience as a unique value proposition, a distinct advantage rather than a detriment.
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Tammy Homegardner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the clear win for companies comes to the detriment of workers’ health.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
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Tammy Homegardner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But the clear win for companies comes to the detriment of workers’ health.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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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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