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uncomplimentary

com·pli·men·ta·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
    • /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/
    • /ʌnˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-pluh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
    • /ˌkɒm pləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/

Definitions of uncomplimentary word

  • adjective uncomplimentary of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark. 1
  • adjective uncomplimentary given free as a gift or courtesy: a complimentary ticket. 1
  • noun plural uncomplimentary something given or supplied without charge, as lodging, transportation, or meals, especially as an inducement to prospective customers. 1
  • adjective uncomplimentary insulting, not flattering 1
  • adjective uncomplimentary not conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment 0
  • adjective uncomplimentary Not complimentary. 0
See all 6 definitions of uncomplimentary

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Origin of uncomplimentary

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; compliment + -ary

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Parts of speech for Uncomplimentary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncomplimentary

uncomplimentary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for uncomplimentary

adj uncomplimentary

adjective uncomplimentary

  • backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
  • chaffing — good-natured ridicule or teasing; raillery.
  • debasing — to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar.
  • depreciative — Tending to depreciate (in value etc.).
  • derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
All 18 Synonyms of uncomplimentary

Antonyms for uncomplimentary

adjective uncomplimentary

  • aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
All 2 Antonyms of uncomplimentary

Related words

  • derogatory

    If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
All related words to uncomplimentary

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