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detracted

 

[ dɪˈtræktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

critical reduction

Detracted means to take away from the worth or value of something. It is often used to describe how criticism or disapproval can diminish someone’s reputation or the quality of an object.

Synonyms

diminished, lessened, reduced, undermined

Examples of usage

  • His constant complaints detracted from the team's morale.
  • The negative reviews detracted from the film's overall success.
  • She felt that his remarks detracted from her accomplishments.

Translations

Translations of the word "detracted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detratado

🇮🇳 कम किया हुआ

🇩🇪 abgezogen

🇮🇩 ditarik

🇺🇦 зменшений

🇵🇱 zdegradowany

🇯🇵 減少した

🇫🇷 détourné

🇪🇸 detractado

🇹🇷 azaltılmış

🇰🇷 감소된

🇸🇦 مخفض

🇨🇿 snížený

🇸🇰 znížený

🇨🇳 减少的

🇸🇮 zmanjšan

🇮🇸 minnkaður

🇰🇿 азайған

🇬🇪 მოკლებული

🇦🇿 azaldılmış

🇲🇽 detractado

Word origin

The word 'detracted' is derived from the Latin word 'detrahere', which means 'to pull away' or 'to withdraw'. This Latin root combines 'de-' meaning 'down from' and 'trahere', meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'. The term entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially with the meaning of taking away or removing from a position or state. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass the sense of diminishing value or worth, particularly in contexts where one's reputation or achievements are concerned. It is often encountered in both formal and informal discourse, especially in discussions about criticism and its impact.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,495 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.