hûrt'fəl
The definition of pernicious is deadly or very destructive.
Causing or able to cause harm; hurtful
ominous (related)
Of or serving as an omen; esp., having the character of an evil omen; threatening; sinister
Deliberately seeking to inflict pain and suffering; enjoying others' suffering; without mercy or pity
Inclined to annoy or vex with playful tricks; naughty
deadly (related)
The definition of deadly is something likely to be terminal or the cause of your demise, or something complete, something hateful, or something extremely boring.
Injuring or likely to cause injury; harmful
(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
dangerous (related)
Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.
Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious effects, deleterious to health).
Tending or likely to cause destruction
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Causing damage or harm; injurious.
Morally bad or wrong; wicked:
Harmful to the mind or morals; corrupting:
Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful. [From mid-14thC.]
comforting (antonym)
The definition of comforting is something that soothes you.
pleasant (antonym)
The definition of pleasant is someone or something that is agreeable, enjoyable or likable.
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harmless (antonym)
Of or relating to an error in a trial that would not change the outcome and therefore does not call for a reversal of the case on appeal.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
helping (antonym)
injurious, cruel
aiding (antonym)
injurious, cruel
helpful (antonym)
Providing assistance; useful.
assisting (antonym)
injurious, cruel
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Experiencing aches.
That causes physical or mental pain
Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.
Causing sadness, grief, misery, or distress
Sorry; regretful:
pain (related)
Marked by, causing, or experiencing physical pain
help (related)
Causing harm or injury
distasteful (related)
disrespectful (related)
insulting (related)
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demean (related)
unchristian (related)
discourteous (related)
hateful (related)
tactless (related)
spiteful (related)
(Slang) Extremely bad (bad enough to make one ill). Generally used indirectly with to be.
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