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Antonyms for uncomplimentary


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri



Definition of uncomplimentary

Origin :
  • 1620s, "conveying a compliment," from compliment (n.) + -ary. In later use loosely meaning "free of charge."
  • As in ironic/ironical : adj sarcastic
  • As in pejorative : adj negative, belittling
  • As in ironic : adj sarcastic
  • As in unflattering : adj unfavorable
  • As in deprecative : adj disparaging
  • As in deprecatory : adj disparaging
  • As in depreciative : adj disparaging
  • As in depreciatory : adj disparaging
  • As in derogative : adj disparaging
  • As in detractive : adj disparaging
  • As in disadvantageous : adj detrimental, inconvenient
Example sentences :
  • I would have said uncomplimentary things to him had time permitted.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • I guess I'll keep my opinions to myself next time, when they are so uncomplimentary.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • “You speak in an uncomplimentary fashion of government,” said the girl, smiling.
  • Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers
  • The Valley troops drew the most uncomplimentary comparisons.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Mr. Grey passed over the uncomplimentary remark with a smile.
  • Extract from : « Pearl and Periwinkle » by Anna Graetz
  • Marjorie was forced to laugh at Jerry's uncomplimentary comparison.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean » by Pauline Lester
  • "So do you," retorted Peabody, who felt that this was uncomplimentary.
  • Extract from : « The Young Adventurer » by Horatio Alger
  • The perfumer could only have been half pleased with this uncomplimentary form.
  • Extract from : « Pickwickian Studies » by Percy Fitzgerald
  • Yet he recognized the truth of the resemblance; it was uncomplimentary, but he felt relieved.
  • Extract from : « Openings in the Old Trail » by Bret Harte
  • I suppose you think me uncomplimentary in such a suggestion.
  • Extract from : « Lord Randolph Churchill » by Winston Spencer Churchill

Synonyms for uncomplimentary

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