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unflattering

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Synonyms & Antonyms of unflattering

as in derogatory, disparaging

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for unflattering

denigrative,
denigratory,
depreciative,
depreciatory,
derogatory,
detractive,
disparaging,
uncomplimentary,
unfavorable

erroneous,
false,
inaccurate,
incorrect,
inexact,
invalid,
off,
unsound,
untrue,
wrong

invidious,
objectionable

calumnious,
defamatory,
libelous
(or libellous),
scandalous,
slanderous

maligning,
traducing,
vilifying

hateful,
malevolent,
malicious,
spiteful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for unflattering

appreciative,
complimentary,
favorable

adulatory,
commendatory,
eulogistic,
hagiographic
(also hagiographical),
laudatory

accurate,
correct,
errorless,
factual,
right,
sound,
true,
valid

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