Uncomplimentary: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncomplimentary
[ ˌʌnkəmˈplɪməntri ]
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.