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Definition of unflattering
: not flattering an unflattering portrait; especially : unfavorable unflattering remarks
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Examples of unflattering in a Sentence
She was wearing the most unflattering outfit.
Recent Examples of unflattering from the Web
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Reputation Fixers Last year, Welter sought to change her unflattering history.
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But then Harden hit a wall of his own, as his Rockets fell to the San Antonio Spurs in six games in the second round during his unflattering finish.
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For example, the website often uses unflattering pictures to illustrate its stories about U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston.
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While some consider Savannah a hero, other Mormons are upset that it was videotaped and is being circulated by church critics to try and paint the church in an unflattering light.
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Pushback against such advances has, in some instances, prompted men to download women's photos, create fake profiles based on the woman's identity and post unflattering, even pornographic, content, Tewari says.
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The tighter the circle of officials involved in writing the bill, the fewer opportunities there are for potential complaints, misgivings or unflattering details to go public.
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Doocy appeared to reference a post on conservative blog Gateway Pundit that included a tally of unflattering news reports based on anonymous sources.
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There’s also an unflattering mention of Donald Trump and what appears to be a trip to the West Coast.
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First Known Use of unflattering
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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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