uncomplimentary
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/ˌʌnˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
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/ˌʌnˌkɒmplɪˈmentəri/
critical or disparaging
Etymology
'uncomplimentary' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'complimentary', which comes from the Latin 'complementum', meaning 'that which fills up or completes'.
'complimentary' changed from the Latin word 'complementum' and eventually became the modern English word 'complimentary'.
Initially, 'complimentary' meant 'that which fills up or completes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing praise or approval'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressing a lack of praise or approval; critical or disparaging.
The review was uncomplimentary, highlighting the film's many flaws.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45