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harmfulness
This term focuses on the inherent capacity or potential of an agent to cause injury, rather than the actual occurrence of harm. It is frequently employed in technical, legal, or scientific discourse to quantify risk or evaluate the toxicity of a substance. While harm describes the result, harmfulness describes the property.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured in degrees or levels, often appearing with modifiers such as extreme, relative, or potential.
Meanings
Examples
The harmfulness of the chemical was underestimated during the initial trials.
We must evaluate the potential harmfulness of this new policy before implementation.
I wonder about the long term harmfulness of these additives in our food.
The harmfulness of the radiation became apparent only years later.
Is there any evidence regarding the harmfulness of this plant to pets?
The report details the environmental harmfulness of the oil spill.
She questioned the psychological harmfulness of the strict upbringing.
She questioned the psychological harmfulness of the strict upbringing.
The degree of harmfulness varies depending on the dosage.