Uncomplimentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncomplimentary

 

[ ˌʌnkəmˈplɪməntri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Not expressing a compliment; critical or negative in a way that is not flattering.

Synonyms

critical, disparaging, negative, unflattering

Examples of usage

  • He made some uncomplimentary remarks about her appearance.
  • The review was uncomplimentary towards the new restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncomplimentary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfavorável

🇮🇳 अपमानजनक

🇩🇪 abfällig

🇮🇩 tidak menyenangkan

🇺🇦 несхвальний

🇵🇱 niepochlebny

🇯🇵 好意的でない

🇫🇷 défavorable

🇪🇸 desfavorable

🇹🇷 olumsuz

🇰🇷 호의적이지 않은

🇸🇦 غير ملائم

🇨🇿 nepříznivý

🇸🇰 nepriaznivý

🇨🇳 不赞成的

🇸🇮 neugoden

🇮🇸 óhagstæð

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელი

🇦🇿 əlverişsiz

🇲🇽 desfavorable

Etymology

The word 'uncomplimentary' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'complimentary' meaning 'expressing a compliment'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.

See also: complimentary, compliments.