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uncomplimentary

🇬🇧 UK/,ʌnkɒmplɪ'ment(ə)rɪ/🇺🇸 US/'ʌn,kɔmpli'mentәri/
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Definitions

adj.

Expressing criticism or disapproval; negative or insulting

贬损的;不恭维的;负面的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
comtogether, with
+
plifill, full
+
mentaction, result, state
+
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.

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