unflattering


un·flat·ter·ing

adj \-ˈfla-tə-riŋ\

Definition of UNFLATTERING

: not flattering <an unflattering portrait>; especially : unfavorable <unflattering remarks>
un·flat·ter·ing·ly \-riŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNFLATTERING

  1. She was wearing the most unflattering outfit.

First Known Use of UNFLATTERING

1581

Rhymes with UNFLATTERING

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