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
- 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
- acrid
- adverse
- alert
- arrogant
- backbiting
- belittling
- biting
- bitter
- blunt
- burlesque
- caustic
- chaffing
- clever
- contemptuous
- contradictory
- contrary
- critical
- cutting
- cynical
- damaging
- debasing
- debit-side
- defiant
- deleterious
- deprecating
- deprecative
- deprecatory
- depreciative
- depreciatory
- derisive
- derogative
- derogatory
- detracting
- detractive
- detractory
- disadvantageous
- disapproving
- disparaging
- double-edged
- downside
- dyslogistic
- exaggerated
- faultfinding
- harmful
- harsh
- hurtful
- ill-timed
- implausible
- incisive
- incongruous
- inexpedient
- injurious
- inopportune
- insulting
- ironical
- irreverent
- jibing
- keen
- mocking
- mordant
- objectionable
- on the debit side
- paradoxical
- pejorative
- prejudicial
- pungent
- quick-witted
- ridiculous
- rude
- sardonic
- satiric
- satirical
- scathing
- scoffing
- sharp
- slighting
- sneering
- spicy
- trenchant
- twisted
- uncomplimentary
- unexpected
- unfavorable
- unpleasant
- unprofitable
- witty
- wry
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