detractress in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Detractress: a female critic or person who disparages or belittles someone or something, often through harsh or negative remarks.
Sample Sentences
- The detractress's scathing remarks about the film's lead actress overshadowed the positive reviews.
- In a world where critics often play the role of detractress, it's refreshing to find those who uplift rather than tear down.
- Despite being labeled a detractress, she claimed her intentions were simply to encourage improvement.
- The detractress reveled in her ability to provoke thought, though many viewed her commentary as overly harsh.
- Her reputation as a detractress made it difficult for her to gain the trust of her peers in the industry.