injurious

UK: ɪnˈdʒʊə.ri.əs | US: ɪnˈdʒʊr.i.əs

Definition

  1. adj. harmful or damaging to health or well-being

  2. adj. (archaic) unjust or offensive

Structure
in <not>jur <law>ious <adjective suffix>
Etymology

injurious = in<not> + jur<law> + ious<adjective suffix>

  • in (prefix): Negation, from Latin "in-" meaning "not."
  • jur (root): From Latin "jus/juris," meaning "law" or "right."
  • ious (suffix): Forms adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the nature of."

Etymology Origin:
The word "injurious" traces back to Latin injuriōsus, combining "in-" (not) + "jus" (law/right). Originally, it described actions violating legal or moral rights (e.g., injustice). Over time, it broadened to mean "harmful" in a general sense, retaining its core idea of deviation from what is right or safe.

Examples

  1. Smoking is injurious to health.

  2. The injurious remarks damaged her reputation.

  3. The chemical spill had injurious effects on the ecosystem.

  4. His injurious behavior led to legal consequences.

  5. Avoid foods injurious to digestion.