42 entries under uncomplimentary topic. ×

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threatening(verb, adjective, mean, bad, wrong)
7
unfavorable(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
6
adverse(adjective, negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous)
6
ill(adjective, bad, evil, negative, disapproving)
6
untoward(adjective, negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous)
5
unlucky(adjective, negative, warning, threatening, unfavorable)
4
unfit(adjective, appropriate, negative, inappropriate, unsuitable)
2
calamitous(adjective, negative, disapproving)
2
disadvantageous(negative, disapproving)
2
inopportune(adjective, negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous)
2
low(adjective, negative, disapproving)
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negative
2
untimely(negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous)
1
antagonistic(negative, disapproving)
1
harsh(miserable, negative, austere, disapproving)
1
hostile(negative, warning, threatening, disapproving, worrying)
1
improper(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
inexpedient(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
infelicitous(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
inimical(negative, disapproving)
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