Uncomplimentary
[,ʌnkɒmplɪ'ment(ə)rɪ] or [ʌn,kɑmplɪ'mɛntri]
Examples
- Caliphronas frowned at this somewhat uncomplimentary remark, but immediately recovered his gayety, and burst out laughing. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- By no means, replied Crispin quietly; I really do not see why you should make such an uncomplimentary remark. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But she soon checked her sarcasm on this point; she would even fire up if any one else made uncomplimentary allusion thereto. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In plain uncomplimentary English, so I am. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Do you think I am uncomplimentary? Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
Edited by Angus