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Deleterious vs Unlucky - What's the difference?

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Deleterious is a related term of unlucky.


As adjectives the difference between deleterious and unlucky

is that deleterious is harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health) while unlucky is unfortunate, marked by misfortune.

deleterious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).
  • * 1850 , :
    • Or might it suffice him, that every wholesome growth should be converted into something deleterious and malignant at his touch?

    Synonyms

    * (harmful) destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; see also

    Derived terms

    * deleteriously

    Related terms

    * delete * deletion * deletory

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    unlucky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • unfortunate, marked by misfortune
  • inauspicious
  • having ill luck
  • bringing ill luck

    • Derived terms

    * unluckily * unluckiness

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