unflattering

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Recent Examples of unflattering Sure, a smattering of unflattering reports from anonymous sources cast a degree of doubt on Sanders’ landing spot. Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 That could be viewed as an unflattering way to speak about a former teammate, or it could be seen as a son simply defending his father. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025 Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial exposed shocking claims of abuse The return followed an unflattering spotlight for the former industry titan, which was ignited by his 2022 defamation case against his ex-wife, actress and model Heard. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unflattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflattering
Adjective
  • The development previously received an unfavorable opinion from the Gary Rezoning department and plan commission.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
  • Deaton said the poll also found that 60% of those surveyed had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.
    Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Segments of the online reaction was strong and immediate, with many disappointed in the experience, creating derogatory memes in response.
    Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Sign up for the Evening Report newsletter Musk also mocked Navarro with a derogatory term for someone with a mental disability.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 2023 Economic Report Of The President published in March of 2023 was relatively disparaging of cryptoassets and DLTs.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to appearing on Cunningham's show on Monday, Huggins made more disparaging remarks about Xavier.
    Emily DeLetter, The Enquirer, 10 May 2023
Adjective
  • Still, Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador was erroneous, the government said.
    Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2025
  • There’s a chance the erroneous WinRE error might be a little persistent.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After 2024’s data, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott were critical of the census estimates, saying data collection could be inaccurate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Post-Tribune archives.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
  • As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • But a representative for Henry Taylor, the artist who collaborated with Pharrell Williams on Lisa's look, told Vulture that the speculation is wholly untrue.
    EW.com, EW.com, 7 May 2025
  • However, this rumor is untrue as there are only small bottom-feeding sharks in San Francisco Bay, according to BOP.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • But at the same time, much of Means’s philosophy toward health doesn’t seem that objectionable.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
  • Decriminalizing prostitution would undoubtedly help law enforcement specifically target objectionable forms of prostitution but until that happens, such loitering laws are required.
    Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 May 2025

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“Unflattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflattering. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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