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- [in-joo r-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈdʒʊər i əs/
- /ɪnˈdʒʊə.ri.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-joo r-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈdʒʊər i əs/
Definitions of injurious word
- adjective injurious harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits. 1
- adjective injurious doing or involving injury or wrong, as to another: injurious behavior. 1
- adjective injurious insulting; abusive; defamatory; offensive: an injurious statement. 1
- noun injurious Causing or likely to cause damage or harm. 1
- adjective injurious harmful, damaging 1
- adjective injurious Something that is injurious to someone or to their health or reputation is harmful or damaging to them. 0
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Origin of injurious
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin injūrius or injūriōsus. See injury, -ous
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Parts of speech for Injurious
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injurious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for injurious
adj injurious
- unhealthy — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- noxious — harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes.
- poisonous — full of or containing poison: poisonous air; a poisonous substance.
adjective injurious
- distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- hurtful — causing hurt or injury; injurious; harmful.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
Antonyms for injurious
adj injurious
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
adjective injurious
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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