prejudicial
adjective/ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/
Frequency rank: #17,153 most common English word
Meaning
Causing harm or disadvantage; having a negative effect on someone or something.
Example sentence
The lawyer argued that the new evidence was prejudicial to her client's chances of receiving a fair trial.
Synonyms & related words
- harmful
- damaging
- detrimental
- unfavorable
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