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detrimentally

[/dɪˈtrɪməntəli/]
adverb
detrimentalmente
1. In a manner that causes harm, damage, or has a negative effect
The scandal affected his reputation detrimentally.
O escândalo afetou sua reputação detrimentalmente.
2. In a way that is harmful or disadvantageous to someone or something
Stress can detrimentally impact your health.
O estresse pode impactar sua saúde de forma detrimentalmente prejudicial.
Synonyms
harmfullyadverselynegativelyinjuriouslyprejudicially
Antonyms
beneficiallyfavorablypositivelyadvantageously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detrimentalmente
Standard usage; also 'prejudicialmente' or 'negativamente'
Portugal
detrimentalmente
Standard usage; equivalent to 'de forma prejudicial'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to one's detriment
to work against someone
to harm someone's interests
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