uncomplimentary

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

Translation

adj. dispregiativo, derogatorio

Example Sentences

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner.

con un'occhiata di disprezzo; in modo sdegnoso e poco lusinghiero.

uncomplimentary remarks about appearance

osservazioni poco gentili sull'aspetto

uncomplimentary review of the movie

recensione poco lusinghiera del film

uncomplimentary behavior towards others

comportamento poco gentile verso gli altri

uncomplimentary remarks from a colleague

osservazioni poco gentili da parte di un collega

an uncomplimentary comparison to a sibling

un paragone poco lusinghiero con un fratello/sorella

uncomplimentary remarks about work performance

osservazioni poco gentili sulle prestazioni lavorative

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 sbuffò e minacciò, finendo per rivolgersi al suo carceriere con un epiteto tutt'altro che lusinghiero. Per questo ricevette una scossa che gli fece tremare i denti.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 2)

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