As an adjective detrimental
is causing damage or harm.
As a noun pitfall is
a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
detrimental English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Causing damage or harm.
- Smoking tobacco can be detrimental to your health.
Synonyms
* (causing damage or harm) harmful, injurious; see also
Antonyms
* (causing damage or harm) beneficial
Related terms
* detriment
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pitfall English
Noun
( en noun)
a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
- It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.
A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape
(computing) An anti-pattern.
Synonyms
* : trap
* : anti-pattern, dark pattern
Derived terms
* pitfalled
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