uncomplimentary

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing criticism or disapproval, particularly in an unpleasant or harsh way

  - "His uncomplimentary remarks about her cooking were uncalled for."
  - "She gave an uncomplimentary review of the restaurant."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncomplimentary
complimentary , uncomplimentary , complementary

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Variants

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uncomplimentary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incomplimentarius', meaning 'not completing or fulfilling a compliment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'uncomplimentary' is often used in a more formal or literary context.

2. In some languages, there are separate words for 'compliment' and 'uncompliment'.

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Related Concepts

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1. compliment: A compliment is a praise or expression of admiration for someone or something.

2. criticism: Criticism is the analysis and evaluation of a work or performance by a person or group.

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Culture

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In literature, 'uncomplimentary' has been used to describe harsh or critical remarks. In music, an uncomplimentary song can be a diss track or a song expressing criticism towards someone.

How to Memorize "uncomplimentary"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'uncomplimentary' starts with the letter 'un', which is also the first letter in 'unpleasant' or 'unfriendly'.

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