uncomplimentary
Example Sentences
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A group of Muslims had filed a petition to the authorities accusing Bala of posting uncomplimentary messages about Islam on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022
The recent protests have included uncomplimentary references to la junta — the local name for the oversight board.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2019
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
Roaming his studio, Mr. Fischl moved closer to a large, uncomplimentary painting of a gallery scene at Art Basel Miami Beach.
From New York Times • May 15, 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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.