Antonyms of adj ingratiatory

2 senses of ingratiatory

Sense 1
coaxing, ingratiatory -- (pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable")

INDIRECT (VIA persuasive) -> dissuasive -- (deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand")

Sense 2
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatory -- (calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner")

INDIRECT (VIA flattering) -> unflattering, uncomplimentary -- (showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress")

Similarity of adj ingratiatory

2 senses of ingratiatory

Sense 1
coaxing, ingratiatory -- (pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; "a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable")
       => persuasive (vs. dissuasive) -- (intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"; "a persuasive argument")

Sense 2
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatory -- (calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner")
       => flattering (vs. unflattering) -- (showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color")

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