Complimentary
Complimentary adjective - Expressing approval.
Usage example: the novel received overwhelmingly complimentary reviews
Nearby Words: compliment, complimented
Unflattering
Unflattering adjective - Showing or representing unfavorably.
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Synonyms for Unflattering
Complimentary is an antonym for unflattering.
Both words in one sentence
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Atheists, Jews, Buddhists, cynics—anyone who might author stories unflattering in their portrayal of the Almighty, The Bible or religion in general—are nonetheless complimentary to that Nice Jewish Boy.
Source: Jesus Was Way Cool
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