11 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Detract' in a Sentence
"To diminish or reduce a part, such as quality, value, or reputation (commonly followed by from)." more
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His sense of humor did not detract from the seriousness of the business meeting.
A few scratches on the furniture did not detract from the coziness of the living room.
A slight delay in the train schedule did not detract from the excitement of the journey.
The unexpected twist in the plot did not detract from the novel's suspense.
The continuous rainfall has been detracting from the joy of outdoor events.
Adding too many spices can detract from the natural flavors of the dish.
The background noise did not detract from the clarity of the speaker's message.
The critics are detracting from the film's overall impact.
The unexpected detour did not detract from the enjoyment of the road trip.
A few wrinkles in the fabric did not detract from the elegance of the evening gown.
Her absence has detracted from the team's chances of winning the championship.
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