Definition of unflattering
: not flattering an unflattering portrait; especially : unfavorable unflattering remarks
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She was wearing the most unflattering outfit.
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Already, one national Republican group has begun a comprehensive effort to track Warren’s every public appearance and add to a dossier of unflattering research on her.
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In return, the warring West Wing team, beset by factions and infighting, has rewarded him with a constant stream of unflattering leaks and speculation.
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The goal, these people said, is to give Mr. Trump more outlets for communicating his message in an unvarnished way, while curbing opportunities for aides to be confronted publicly with damaging developments or unflattering story lines.
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During the presidential campaign, Kasowitz fought unflattering coverage in the news media.
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But Avedon went in another direction with his portrait work, shooting unsparing and often unflattering shots of subjects from Marilyn Monroe to Michael Moore.
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UNFLATTERING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of unflattering for English Language Learners
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: making someone or something look or seem worse or less attractive : not flattering
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