uncomplimentary

[US]/ˌʌnkɒmplɪ'ment(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/ʌn,kɑmplɪ'mɛntri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. despectivo, derogatorio

Example Sentences

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner.

con desdén; de una manera burlona y poco halagadora.

uncomplimentary remarks about appearance

comentarios desagradables sobre la apariencia

uncomplimentary review of the movie

reseña negativa de la película

uncomplimentary behavior towards others

comportamiento desagradable hacia los demás

uncomplimentary remarks from a colleague

comentarios desagradables de un colega

an uncomplimentary comparison to a sibling

una comparación desfavorable con un hermano/a

uncomplimentary remarks about work performance

comentarios desagradables sobre el desempeño laboral

Real-world Examples

Malbihn blustered and threatened, finishing by applying a most uncomplimentary name to his captor. For this he received a shaking that rattled his teeth.

Malbihn se pavoneó y amenazó, terminando por aplicar un apodo sumamente desagradable a su captor. Por esto, recibió una sacudida que le hizo vibrar los dientes.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 2)

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