Uncomplimentary

//ˌʌn(ˌ)kɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not complimentary; negative or insulting.
Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage wordnet
  2. 2
    showing or representing unfavorably wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
depreciativedisparagingagainstcondepreciatoryderogatory

Etymology

From un- + complimentary.

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