uncomplimentary remark

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I had obtained the uncomplimentary remark upon the ship, from the lady of Cincinnati, who said it about the doctor of the seasickness from which she suffered.

From The Daredevil by Daviess, Maria Thompson

This uncomplimentary remark caused us all to laugh heartily.

From The Story of a Summer Or, Journal Leaves from Chappaqua by Cleveland, Cecilia Pauline

"You have called in the police," and as McIntyre commenced some uncomplimentary remark, he added with sternness.

From The Red Seal by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner

Mr. Grey passed over the uncomplimentary remark with a smile.

From Pearl and Periwinkle by Graetz, Anna

"Oh, merely an uncomplimentary remark about Badshah and me," he replied.

From The Elephant God by Casserly, Gordon