Definition for Uncomplimentary:

• tending to ( or intended to) detract or disparage

Synonyms for Uncomplimentary:

• adj.

  •all (adjective)
  • uncomplimentary.
  •deprecative (adjective)
  • disapproving.
  •detractive (adjective)
  • de tractive,
  • de-tractive.
  •disadvantageous (adjective)
  • deleterious,
  • downside,
  • adverse,
  • ill-timed,
  • damaging,
  • unprofitable,
  • slighting,
  • injurious,
  • prejudicial,
  • inexpedient,
  • unfavorable,
  • contrary,
  • harmful,
  • disparaging,
  • Detracting,
  • objectionable,
  • hurtful,
  • inopportune.
  •pejorative (adjective)
  • debasing,
  • unpleasant,
  • Detractory,
  • irreverent,
  • rude.
  •unflattering (adjective)
  • insulting,
  • faultfinding,
  • harsh.

• n.

  •
  • low,
  • praise.
  •belittling (noun)
  • belittling.
  •deprecating (noun)
  • deprecating.
  •dislogistic (noun)
  • dislogistic.
  •sneering (noun)
  • sneering.
  •snide (noun)
  • snide.
  •supercilious (noun)
  • supercilious.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • ironic.

Antonyms for Uncomplimentary:

• adj.

  • all
    complimentary, flattering.
  • disadvantageous
    helpful, nice, Aiding, well-timed, good, convenient, advantageous, favorable, Assisting.
  • ironic
    sincere, straight.
  • ironic/ironical
    considerate, deferential.
  • pejorative
    positive, praising.
  • unflattering
    becoming, adultory.
  • Other antonyms:
    eulogistic, respectful, friendly, praiseful, kindhearted, sympathetic, panegyrical, panegyric, kind, unmalicious, approving, laudatory, warmhearted, adulatory, admiring, kindly, Laudative, appreciative, warm, encomiastic.

Uncomplimentary Sentence Examples:

• This was the somewhat uncomplimentary nick - name by which Holmes was known, bestowed upon him on account of his talkative tendencies as contrasted with the laconic sententiousness of Hazon.

• Blunt language this - uncomplimentary perhaps; but I am no courtier.