Bad and Beneficial

Opposite meaning words

Bad adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Usage example: sitting too close to the television is said to be bad for the eyes

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Beneficial is an antonym for bad in topics: harmful, immoral, severe, sorry, decayed.

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Beneficial adjective - Promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being.

Usage example: tutoring can often be as beneficial and rewarding for the tutor as for the student receiving the help

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Bad is an antonym for beneficial in advantageous topic.

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