Uncomplimentary (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The review of the restaurant was uncomplimentary, mentioning poor service and mediocre food.
• The company's public statement about their former employee was uncomplimentary, making several derogatory remarks.
• The article about the new politician was uncomplimentary, questioning her experience and judgment.
• Her uncomplimentary remarks about her rival's performance earned her some harsh criticism.
• The crowd responded to the comedian's uncomplimentary jokes about the city with uncomfortable silence.

Antonyms

• Complimentary

Meaning ²

Showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The artist's uncomplimentary depiction of the politician sparked controversy among his supporters.
• Her uncomplimentary remarks about the restaurant's service were met with a defensive response from the manager.
• The uncomplimentary lighting in the dressing room made it difficult for her to get a good look at herself.
• The critic's uncomplimentary review of the play was published on the front page of the newspaper.
• The uncomplimentary color of the walls clashed with the furniture, making the room look uninviting.

Synonyms

• Unflattering