uncomplimentary

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

Translation

adj. 贬损的, 贬低的

Example Sentences

with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner.

嘲笑;以一种贬抑的、嘲笑的方式。

uncomplimentary remarks about appearance

关于外表的不恭维言论

uncomplimentary review of the movie

对电影的不好的评论

uncomplimentary behavior towards others

对他人的不礼貌行为

uncomplimentary remarks from a colleague

来自同事的不恭维的言论

an uncomplimentary comparison to a sibling

与兄弟姐妹的不恭维比较

uncomplimentary remarks about work performance

关于工作表现的不恭维言论

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 咆哮着威胁着,最后用一个最不恭维的名字来骂他的俘虏。为此,他受到了使他牙齿咯咯作响的震动。

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 2)

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