Deleterious
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/ adjective hardCausing harm or damage.
Smoking has a deleterious effect on lung health.
Memory Trick
Sounds like 'delete' — something deleterious deletes your health or wellbeing.
Causing harm or damage.
Smoking has a deleterious effect on lung health.
Sounds like 'delete' — something deleterious deletes your health or wellbeing.