detractive

[ dih-trak-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending or seeking to detract.

Other Words From

• de·tractive·ly adverb
• de·tractive·ness noun
• nonde·tractive adjective
• nonde·tractive·ly adverb
• nonde·tracto·ry adjective
• unde·tractive adjective
• unde·tractive·ly adverb
• unde·tracto·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of detractive¹

From the Middle French word detractif, dating back to 1480–90. See detract, -ive

Example Sentences

Notwithstanding this detractive feature, Mistress Betty was a good-hearted soul.

From Project Gutenberg

Beyond this, the detractive gossip attacked the personnel of the new company.

From Project Gutenberg