UNFLATTERING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflattering

as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering Yellow Despite being a major staple in cozy '90s kitchens, countertops in mustard, magnolia, and Tuscan yellow can feel dull and unflattering amongst today's more subtle hues. — The Spruce, 30 June 2026 Your writing could end up as an unflattering story on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or as content for a YouTube channel. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 His campaign shrugged off the unflattering survey data. — Matthew Kelly updated June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Detailed as the planets and ships might be, fans objected to Fox's unflattering appearance after the game's trailer dropped. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflattering

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Adjective

Organizations explain poor results by pointing to staffing shortages, difficult patients, unfavorable markets, or imperfect measures.

— Basel Tarab, STAT, 22 July 2026
The storm is not currently forecast to strengthen into a hurricane due to unfavorable environmental conditions.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of unfavorable

Adjective

Neither party admitted to liability and each agreed to refrain from making disparaging, negative or uncomplimentary statements about the other, the document said.

— Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2022
Though the pollen gunk will pass, he's concerned by a contingent of Twitter trolls who've shared uncomplimentary reviews of his recent North American tour.

— Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com, 21 Jan. 2022

Definition of uncomplimentary

Adjective

Silvia Federici, a longtime feminist writer, thinker and professor, said that gossip's derogatory transformation reflected societal shifts.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 16 July 2026
Trump has repeatedly made derogatory and racist comments about immigrants, including calling them criminals and falsely saying that Haitians eat cats and dogs.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of derogatory

Adjective

Felix points to Trump’s disparaging and false comments against Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, which put a target on the back of many Haitian immigrants.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The irony is that Trump has been more disparaging and dismissive of the military than any other president.

— Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of disparaging

Adjective

Vilified for superstitious or erroneous beliefs, many of these species did not actually compete with people for food or pose other significant dangers.

— Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Early details about the cause and source of the nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis—and the dangers in not immediately correcting erroneous information about it —is a good example.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

That is both not enough rides to understand the concerns of frequent riders and flatly untrue.

— Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Provided with details of Reuters’ reporting, spokeswoman Courtney Spencer disputed key details as untrue or inaccurate, including the plan to eliminate the entire childhood immunization schedule.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of untrue

Adjective

Bees love to visit the blooms but many gardeners find the stalks of flowers objectionable.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Actual theater buildings were built in Hartford and elsewhere in the 1790s but couldn’t overcome the formidable opposition of those who still considered theater to be a highly objectionable artform.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

Definition of objectionable

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