UNFLATTERING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflattering

as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Law likes Bobby’s dye pattern, but Willy and Heidi both think the dress’s baggy, circular shape is unflattering. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 There has been a lot of talk this year about biopics glossing over unflattering portraits of its subjects, particularly if the estate is involved. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 An executive who deliberately introduces friction, contradiction and unflattering input has built something closer to a second opinion. — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflattering

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Adjective

French is seen as unfavorable by 32% of September poll’s respondents, an increase from the 14% of voters who saw him as unfavorable when surveyed in late July.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
But for those of us who adore the 1995 film, unfavorable comparisons seem inevitable.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 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

The Webster Wallace profile is responsible for several other derogatory posts about the mayor, as well.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham also issued an apology in November to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for derogatory chants by fans during the Bearcats’ game against the Cougars.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 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

De Anda contends that the warrant used to search her property contained false information, Josephson said, including inconsistent descriptions of conditions and grossly inaccurate estimates of the number of animals on the property.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
By comparison, generative AI models—such as the large language models powering popular AI chatbots—generate outputs that can change every time and may also be inaccurate.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

Trump claims that Ukraine is responsible for high diesel prices, which is also untrue.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Malliaros refused to sign because the statement was untrue, the suit said, and instead required any agreement to state accurately that the competition remained ongoing at the time of the incident.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of untrue

Adjective

The male cultivars lack the seedpods that drop in the spring and make the tree objectionable to some homeowners.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
There were aspects of the smart-grid law that were objectionable such as provisions that gave state utility regulators next to no say in the level of rate hikes ComEd demanded to make the work happen.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of objectionable

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