Uncomplimentary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē/ un·com·pli·men·ta·ry

Meaning & Definition of Uncomplimentary

Uncomplimentary (adjective)

  1. not complimentary, derogatory

Uncomplimentary (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

    "an uncomplimentary description of the town in which the writer grew up"

    similar: belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, derogatory, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, slighting
    related: aspersing, calumnious, defamatory, insulting, libelous, maligning, slandering, slanderous, vilifying, abusive, opprobrious, scurrilous, catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, unkind, virulent, critical, denunciative, denunciatory, acrimonious, bitter, envious, jaundiced, jealous, rancorous, resentful, acrid, caustic, scathing, venomous
    opposite: commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatory
    near: admiring, adulatory, applauding, approving, friendly, positive, appreciative, respectful, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, unmalicious, warm, warmhearted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uncomplimentary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uncomplimentary:

belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, derogatory, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, pejorative, scornful, slighting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uncomplimentary

Words with the opposite meaning of Uncomplimentary:

commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatory

Related Words for Uncomplimentary

aspersing, calumnious, defamatory, insulting, libelous, maligning, slandering, slanderous, vilifying, abusive, opprobrious, scurrilous, catty, cruel, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, unkind, virulent, critical, denunciative, denunciatory, acrimonious, bitter

Near Antonyms of Uncomplimentary

admiring, adulatory, applauding, approving, friendly, positive, appreciative, respectful, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, unmalicious, warm, warmhearted

Origin & Etymology of Uncomplimentary

First known use: 1837

Frequently Asked Questions about Uncomplimentary

What does "Uncomplimentary" mean?

"Uncomplimentary" means not complimentary, derogatory. As an adjective, it is defined as: not complimentary, derogatory.

What is another word for "Uncomplimentary"?

Other words for "Uncomplimentary" include belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory and deprecatory. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uncomplimentary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uncomplimentary"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uncomplimentary". Common alternatives include belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative and depreciatory.

What is the opposite of "Uncomplimentary"?

Antonyms of "Uncomplimentary" include commendatory, complimentary, laudative and laudatory. Near antonyms include admiring, adulatory, applauding and approving.

How do you use "Uncomplimentary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uncomplimentary" in a sentence: "an uncomplimentary description of the town in which the writer grew up".

Is "Uncomplimentary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uncomplimentary" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Uncomplimentary"?

"Uncomplimentary" is pronounced /ˌən-ˌkäm-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē/ and divided into syllables as un·com·pli·men·ta·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Uncomplimentary"?

First known use: 1837.