injurious

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɝ.i.əs/

UK: /ɪnˈdʒɔː.ɹɪ.əs/

ꞮND͡Ʒɝ · i · əs (3 syllables)

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Definition

Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful.

Etymology

From Middle English injurious, from Anglo-Norman enjurius, from Latin iniūriōsus; analysable as injury + -ous.

Example Sentences

  • "This injurious explanation dethroned the remainder of Bunson's dignity entirely."
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