noncomplimentary
Expressing negative judgment
Noncomplimentary describes something that doesn't express praise or admiration—and often implies the opposite.
A noncomplimentary review points out flaws rather than virtues.
The word is more formal than simply saying unflattering or critical: Her noncomplimentary remarks about the proposal surprised everyone.
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- denigratingCriticizing to damage reputation
deprecating · deprecatory · dismissive · condescending · patronizing · sneering · snide · slighting
Not in your benefit
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
- judgmentalInclined to criticize others
faultfinding · nitpicking · hypercritical · captious · carping · censorious · reproachful · unflattering
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- scathingSeverely and bitingly critical
- vitriolicHarshly bitter and corrosive
- defamatoryHarming someone's good name
slanderous · libelous · contemptuous · scornful · disdainful · derisive · mocking · ridiculing
Open and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unvarnishedWithout embellishment or coating
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
direct · plain · undiplomatic · brusque · curt · abrupt · tactless · point-blank
derogatory
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
denigrating · deprecating · deprecatory · dismissive · condescending · patronizing · sneering · snide · slighting · minimizing
unfavorable
Not in your benefit
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
judgmental · faultfinding · nitpicking · hypercritical · captious · carping · censorious · reproachful · unflattering · uncharitable
offensive
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- scathingSeverely and bitingly critical
- vitriolicHarshly bitter and corrosive
defamatory · slanderous · libelous · contemptuous · scornful · disdainful · derisive · mocking · ridiculing · jeering
frank
Open and direct
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unvarnishedWithout embellishment or coating
straightforward · direct · plain · undiplomatic · brusque · curt · abrupt · tactless · point-blank · unpolished
noncomplimentarycomplimentary
Free or expressing praise
flattering · laudatory · positive · praising · admiring