uncomplimentary

Example Sentences

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The answers, on so many occasions, were uncomplimentary.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

The recent protests have included uncomplimentary references to la junta — the local name for the oversight board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2019

Uninteresting compositions, poor choice of angles, uncomplimentary lighting.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

Not everyone wants photos of themselves posted online and practically no one wants uncomplimentary photos posted, much less being tagged and linked to their Facebook profile.

From Time • Jul. 11, 2013

“Why can’t you marry me?” she demanded, ready to clout him again if he gave an uncomplimentary reply.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller