1. in a manner that diminishes the value, quality, or reputation of someone or something
Usage: formal; typically used in critical or negative contexts

Examples

• The critic spoke detractively about the film's weak plot.
• His comments were detractively framed to undermine her credibility.
• The report detractively characterized the company's environmental record.
• She detractively compared the new model to its predecessor.
• The article detractively focused on the politician's past mistakes.