damaging

[ dam-i-jing ]

adjective

1. causing or capable of causing damages; harmful; injurious.

Other Words From

• damag·ing·ly adverb
• non·damag·ing adjective
• non·damag·ing·ly adverb
• un·damag·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of damaging¹

First recorded in 1850–55; damage + -ing ²

Example Sentences

If successful, the research undertaken by the team at UL also has the potential to remove environmentally damaging materials such as lead from consumer electronics.

From Science Daily

But the academy was critical of the "increasingly acrimonious and destructive debate" which it said had been fuelled by unsubstantiated comments on social media and was damaging teamwork across the health service.

From BBC

Harris faltered there, too, and it might have been the most damaging aspect of her low-dominance messaging.

From Salon

Gatland was always in danger of damaging his legacy when returning to a job for which he was generally revered after his first stint in charge, one that yielded Grand Slams and World Cup semi-finals.

From BBC

"While they may generate sympathy and donations, they perpetuate damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa's economic growth, tourism, and investment, ultimately costing the continent trillions and destroying its dignity, pride and identity."

From BBC

Related Words

• detrimental
• harmful
• injurious
• prejudicial
• ruinous