Difference between Derogatory and Uncomplimentary

What is the difference between Derogatory and Uncomplimentary?

Derogatory as an adjective is tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto. while Uncomplimentary as an adjective is not complimentary

Derogatory

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto. (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.

Example sentence: Mr. Trump never made any derogatory or disparaging comments about Mexican immigrants... He was talking about Mexico. They're allowing people to pour through their borders, and that's a problem for our national security.

Uncomplimentary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not complimentary

We hope you now know whether to use Derogatory or Uncomplimentary in your sentence.

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