
Deleterious
Subtle Harm
Deleterious often refers to gradually harmful effects, not always immediate.

Excessive screen time has a deleterious influence on children's eyesight.
Negative Connotation
'Deleterious' carries a negative tone, expressing disapproval of the harmful outcomes.

Polluting factories have deleterious effects on the environment.
Academic Nuance
'Deleterious' is common in scholarly texts; it could sound out of place in casual conversation.

The study shows a deleterious impact of sedentary lifestyle.
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