uncomplimentary
🇬🇧 UK/,ʌnkɒmplɪ'ment(ə)rɪ/🇺🇸 US/'ʌn,kɔmpli'mentәri/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Expressing criticism or disapproval; negative or insulting
贬损的;不恭维的;负面的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
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comtogether, with
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mentaction, result, state
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aryrelating to, having the nature of
=uncomplimentary
Common Collocations
- 1.uncomplimentary remarks贬损性言论
- 2.uncomplimentary comments负面评价
- 3.uncomplimentary terms不雅之词
- 4.[uncomplimentary portrayal]负面描绘
Example Sentences
- 1.
The critic wrote several uncomplimentary remarks about the director's latest film.
- 2.
She overheard some uncomplimentary comments about her presentation skills.
- 3.
His uncomplimentary tone made it clear he disapproved of the new policy.