Harmfulness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Destructiveness that causes harm or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being noxious.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The researchers studied the harmfulness of the new pesticide on the local wildlife population.
- The company was fined for downplaying the harmfulness of their product to the public.
- The doctor explained the potential harmfulness of the medication to her patient before prescribing it.
- The environmental group highlighted the harmfulness of single-use plastics on marine life.
- The government agency assessed the harmfulness of the chemical spill on the nearby community.