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uncomplimentary

ADJECTIVE
deprecative
Synonyms
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belittling critical deprecating deprecatory depreciative depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
deprecatory
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belittling critical deprecating deprecative depreciative depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
depreciative
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belittling critical deprecating deprecative deprecatory depreciatory derogative derogatory detractive disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
depreciatory
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belittling critical deprecating deprecative deprecatory depreciative derogative derogatory detractive disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
derogative
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belittling critical deprecating deprecative deprecatory depreciative depreciatory derogatory detractive disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
detractive
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belittling critical deprecating deprecative deprecatory depreciative depreciatory derogative derogatory disapproving slighting
ADJECTIVE
disadvantageous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adverse derogatory disparaging hurtful injurious prejudicial unfavorable
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contrary damaging debit-side deleterious depreciative depreciatory detracting downside dyslogistic harmful ill-timed inexpedient inopportune objectionable on the debit side pejorative slighting unprofitable
Antonyms
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aiding assisting complimentary favorable good helpful nice
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advantageous convenient well-timed
ADJECTIVE
ironic
Synonyms
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arrogant caustic incongruous mocking paradoxical ridiculous sardonic satiric satirical twisted unexpected wry
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acrid alert backbiting biting bitter burlesque chaffing clever contemptuous contradictory critical cutting cynical defiant derisive disparaging double-edged exaggerated implausible incisive ironical jibing keen mordant pungent quick-witted scathing scoffing sharp sneering spicy trenchant witty
Antonyms
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straight
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sincere
ADJECTIVE
ironic/ironical
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acrid alert arrogant backbiting biting bitter burlesque caustic chaffing clever contemptuous contradictory critical cutting cynical defiant derisive disparaging double-edged exaggerated implausible incisive incongruous jibing keen mocking mordant paradoxical pungent quick-witted ridiculous sardonic satiric satirical scathing scoffing sharp sneering spicy trenchant twisted witty wry
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considerate deferential
ADJECTIVE
pejorative
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debasing deprecatory depreciatory derisive derogatory detracting detractive detractory disadvantageous disparaging irreverent rude slighting unpleasant
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complimentary positive praising
ADJECTIVE
unflattering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harsh insulting
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blunt critical faultfinding
Antonyms
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adultory becoming flattering

Example Sentences

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The recent protests have included uncomplimentary references to la junta — the local name for the oversight board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2019

Uninteresting compositions, poor choice of angles, uncomplimentary lighting.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

But, by and large, the collective ire of our parliamentarians is aroused only when an outsider says something that is deemed to be uncomplimentary about them.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2016

Not everyone wants photos of themselves posted online and practically no one wants uncomplimentary photos posted, much less being tagged and linked to their Facebook profile.

From Time • Jul. 11, 2013

“Why can’t you marry me?” she demanded, ready to clout him again if he gave an uncomplimentary reply.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller