Uncomplimentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncomplimentary

[ ˌʌnkəmˈplɪməntri ]

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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

Word origin

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.