detractive

[ dih-trak-tiv ]
/ dɪˈtræk tɪv /

adjective

tending or seeking to detract.
Also de·trac·to·ry [dih-trak-tuh-ree] /dɪˈtræk tə ri/.

Origin of detractive

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

OTHER WORDS FROM detractive

Example sentences from the Web for detractive

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

    Ande Trembath |Matthew Stanley Kemp
  • Beyond this, the detractive gossip attacked the personnel of the new company.

    The Real Man |Francis Lynde