uncomplimentary

Words with a similar base: uncomplimentary

'uncomplimentary'

[unflattering.a.01] as in: showing or representing unfavorably

Examples:
an unflattering portrait
an uncomplimentary dress

'uncomplimentary'

[uncomplimentary.a.02] as in: tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage

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					uncomplimentary (English)
├── complimentary (English)
│   ├── -ary (English)
│   └── compliment (English)
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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