deleterious

/D EH0 L AH0 T IH1 R IY0 AH0 S/
adjective
  1. 1

    Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.

    “deleterious effects”

    syn:destructiveharmfulhurtfulinjuriousnoxiouspernicious
  2. 2

    Having lower fitness.

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