deleterious

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way. / (genetics) Having lower fitness.

Japanese Meaning

微妙あるいは予期せぬ方法で害を及ぼす有害な性質 / （遺伝学では）生存や繁殖に不利な影響を及ぼす性質

Cutting funding for education can have a deleterious impact on long-term economic growth.

教育予算の削減は長期的な経済成長に有害な影響を及ぼす可能性がある。

Sense（1）

Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.

deleterious effects

Sense（2）

(genetics) Having lower fitness.

more deleterious

（ comparative ）

most deleterious

（ superlative ）