单词	detractive
释义	detraction noun de·​trac·​tion di-ˈtrak-shən  dē- 1 : a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling, disparagement 2 : a taking away it is no detraction from its dignity or prestige J. F. Golay detractive di-ˈtrak-tiv  dē- adjective detractively adverb Synonyms belittlement denigration deprecation depreciation derogation diminishment disparagement put-down See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members Recent Examples on the Web Any light breezes should not be a major detraction. Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022 But the main thrust of the detraction against Inventing Anna is that the show is too nice to Anna. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2022 Some saw his limited experience – with only one full season as a college starter – as a detraction. Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2021 In that respect, the inclusion of Wood’s account of creating this theater feels like a detraction, a decision to excise some of the liveness Scovel wanted to capture, and replace it with something else. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 25 June 2021 While in Chicago, some observers echoed the criticisms of Palm Springs’ residents over its kitsch and its detraction from other famous architecture, and questioned the statue’s connection to the city. Talal Ansari, WSJ, 23 May 2021 Some might even view niceness as a detraction in politics. Joseph Epstein, WSJ, 26 Feb. 2021 The only detraction will be a pesky breeze from the west. Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2021 But this was neither the dominant impression nor a significant detraction from a presentation rife with interest. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2020 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 detractive adjective as in slighting intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value used the detractive epithet "McJob" to describe what his feckless son-in-law did for work Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slighting depreciative insulting contemptuous disparaging disdainful critical degrading malicious depreciatory uncomplimentary derogative pejorative denigratory derogatory abusive deprecatory demeaning scornful denigrative derisory belittling nasty hateful libelous decrying venomous scurrilous cruel slanderous despiteful spiteful opprobrious calumnious unkind malevolent malignant libellous virulent defamatory caustic aspersing maligning malign slandering envious acrid vilifying mean bitter jealous denunciatory resentful acrimonious scathing jaundiced denunciative catty rancorous Antonyms & Near Antonyms laudatory commendatory positive complimentary friendly laudative adulatory sympathetic appreciative respectful admiring approving kind applauding warm kindly unmalicious kindhearted warmhearted See More
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