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uncomplimentary

adjective

Showing or representing unfavorably

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Word Facts

Word length
15
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
26
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌʌn(ˌ)kɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Showing or representing unfavorably

    “An unflattering portrait”

adjective

  1. Tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage

In context

Example Sentences

An unflattering portrait
An uncomplimentary dress

Similar words

Synonyms

unflattering

Opposite words

Antonyms

flatteringcomplimentary

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