detractor (디**트랙**터) — a person who disparages or belittles the worth or importance of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who disparages or belittles the worth or importance of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtræktər/
Korean meaning: 누군가나 무언가의 가치나 중요성을 깎아내리거나 비방하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 디**트랙**터
Example Sentences
- The celebrity chef's detractors claimed his restaurants were overpriced tourist traps.
- Even Einstein had detractors who thought his theories were too wild to be true.
- My mom became my biggest detractor when I said I wanted to become a professional pizza taste-tester.
detractor
NOUN//dɪˈtræktər//
a person who disparages or belittles the worth or importance of someone or something
a well-dressed art critic points dismissively at a beautiful painting while speaking to the young artist beside it. The critic's expression shows disdain and superiority as he gestures negatively toward the artwork. The artist's face falls from hopeful excitement to disappointment and self-doubt. Other gallery visitors nearby turn to listen, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere around the conversation. Some onlookers look sympathetic toward the artist while others seem influenced by the critic's harsh words. a person who disparages or belittles the worth or importance of someone or something
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin detrahere meaning 'to draw down' or 'to pull away,' which evolved to mean 'to disparage or belittle.' The word literally suggests pulling someone down from their position.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity chef's detractors claimed his restaurants were overpriced tourist traps.”
“Even Einstein had detractors who thought his theories were too wild to be true.”
“My mom became my biggest detractor when I said I wanted to become a professional pizza taste-tester.”
“The new superhero movie proved all its detractors wrong by breaking box office records.”
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