Harmful
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Causing or capable of causing harm, damage, or injury to someone or something. It describes anything that has negative or detrimental effects.
“Prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays can damage your skin.”
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Contains -FUL suffix pattern; H in first position is moderately common
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the H and F provide good scoring opportunities
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