uncomplimentary
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From un- + complimentary.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌʌn(ˌ)kɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
- (General American) enPR: ŭn'kŏm(')-plĭ-mĕnʹtə-rē, -trē, IPA(key): /ˌʌn(ˌ)kɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
- Rhymes: -ɛntəɹi, -ɛntɹi
- Hyphenation: un‧com‧pli‧men‧ta‧ry
Adjective
[edit]uncomplimentary (comparative more uncomplimentary, superlative most uncomplimentary)
- Not complimentary; negative or insulting.