uncomplimentary
Harsh about someone
Uncomplimentary means unflattering or critical.
An uncomplimentary remark expresses disapproval or fails to praise: The review was decidedly uncomplimentary.
Uncomplimentary descriptions emphasize faults rather than virtues: She had some uncomplimentary things to say about his cooking.
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
deprecatory · denigratory · disdainful · scornful · contemptuous · dismissive · condescending · patronizing
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- slanderousFalsely damaging to reputation
- defamatoryHarming someone's good name
- libelousFalsely damaging someone's reputation
vitriolic · vituperative · scurrilous · injurious · wounding · hurtful · stinging · biting
Insensitive in manner
- undiplomaticLacking tact or finesse
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
- frankOpen and direct
forthright · candid · plain-spoken · unvarnished · unsparing · brutal · harsh · pointed
Seeking out imperfections
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- hypercriticalExcessively prone to censure
carping · captious · caviling · judgmental · disapproving · harsh · severe · scathing
derogatory
Expressing criticism or disrespect
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
deprecating · deprecatory · denigratory · disdainful · scornful · contemptuous · dismissive · condescending · patronizing · slighting
offensive
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- slanderousFalsely damaging to reputation
- defamatoryHarming someone's good name
libelous · vitriolic · vituperative · scurrilous · injurious · wounding · hurtful · stinging · biting · caustic
tactless
Insensitive in manner
- undiplomaticLacking tact or finesse
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
frank · forthright · candid · plain-spoken · unvarnished · unsparing · brutal · harsh · pointed · direct
faultfinding
Seeking out imperfections
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
hypercritical · carping · captious · caviling · judgmental · disapproving · harsh · severe · scathing · unsparing
uncomplimentarycomplimentary
Free or expressing praise
praising · laudatory · flattering · approving · admiring
uncomplimentarykind
Type or caring
kindly · kindhearted · warm · warmhearted · friendly
accomplish, compliment, comply, complicated, compliments, accomplishment, complication, accomplice, complicate