unflattering

adjective un·flat·ter·ing \ ˌən-ˈfla-tə-riŋ \

|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

Examples: unflattering in a Sentence

Definition of unflattering

: not flattering

an unflattering portrait

; especially : unfavorable

unflattering remarks

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unflatteringly

play \ˌən-ˈfla-tə-riŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of unflattering in a Sentence

She was wearing the most unflattering outfit.

Recent Examples of unflattering from the Web

Trump attempted to trash both books—highly unflattering portraits of his administration—on Twitter.

— alex shephard, The New Republic, "Donald Trump is excellent at selling books that trash him; mediocre at selling books that praise him.," 2 July 2018
Lartey said the most frequently shredded items that came across his desk were news articles -- specifically, ones that depicted Trump in an unflattering light.

— sarah westwood, CNN, "Ex-WH aide says he was tasked with taping together Trump's torn-up papers," 11 June 2018
The spot opens with an unflattering photo of Lipinski next to a picture of Republican President Donald Trump.

— chicago tribune staff, chicagotribune.com, "Morning Spin: Democratic AG candidate Raoul calls Quinn 'failed' governor," 7 Mar. 2018
The indictment threatens to reinforce the unflattering reputation the Netanyahus have gained for enjoying an expensive lifestyle out of touch with most Israelis.

— ilan ben zion, Jewish Journal, "Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud, breach of trust," 21 June 2018
After Françoise Gilot, with whom Picasso had lived for 10 years, published her unflattering memoir of him, Picasso shut their two children out of his life.

— lee siegel, WSJ, "A Portrait of the Artist as a Great Father," 15 June 2018
Here's this unflattering photo of me after trying the pickle juice slush from @sonicdrivein.

— don sweeney, sacbee, "Pickle slushie debuts at Sonic: ‘America is seriously doomed’," 11 June 2018
Indeed, these kinds of unflattering characterizations might harm Noel’s brand and potential endorsement opportunities.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Could Bryan Colangelo Still Face Legal Consequences After Parting Ways With 76ers?," 7 June 2018
Would wealthy viewers revel in an unflattering portrayal of their lives?

— kelly lawler, USA TODAY, "Review: HBO can't succeed with corporate media-family drama 'Succession'," 31 May 2018

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