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uncomplimentary

/ˌʌn.kɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌʌn.kɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Describes a remark or expression that is critical, insulting, or not showing praise.

ruОписывает замечание или выражение, которое является критическим, оскорбительным или не выражающим похвалу.esDescribe un comentario o expresión que es crítico, ofensivo o que no expresa elogio.frSe dit d'une remarque ou d'une expression qui est critique, blessante ou qui n'exprime pas d'éloge.deBeschreibt eine Äußerung oder Bemerkung, die kritisch, abwertend oder wenig schmeichelhaft ist und kein Lob ausdrückt.ptDescreve um comentário ou expressão que é crítico, ofensivo ou que não expressa elogio.zh形容言语或评论带有批评、贬低或不赞美的意味。arيصف كلامًا أو تعبيرًا يتضمن نقدًا أو إهانة أو عدم مدح.

  1. Unfavorable or negative B2 formal

    Expressing or indicating a negative opinion; not showing approval.

    • The critic gave an uncomplimentary review of the film.
    • Her uncomplimentary remarks about his work were hurtful.
    • He received an uncomplimentary evaluation from his supervisor.

    ruНелестныйespoco halagadorfrdéfavorable, peu flatteurdeUnschmeichelhaftptSem elogioszh不中听的arغير مُلَطِّف

    Sinônimos: criticaldeprecatoryderogatorydisparaginginsultingnegativepejorativeslightingunfavorable

    Antônimos: complimentaryfavorableflatteringpositive

  2. Disparaging or belittling B2 formal

    Intended to detract from someone's reputation or worth; critical.

    • She made an uncomplimentary comment about his appearance.
    • The article contained several uncomplimentary references to the politician.
    • His uncomplimentary tone suggested he did not respect her opinion.

    ruУничижительныйesDespectivo o menospreciativofrdésobligeant, dénigrantdeHerabsetzendptDepreciativozh贬损的arمُهين

    Sinônimos: criticaldenigratorydeprecatoryderogatorydisparaginginsultingpejorativeslighting

    Antônimos: complimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

  • more uncomplimentary comparative form
  • most uncomplimentary superlative form