UNFLATTERING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflattering

as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering All of those have sometimes been used to paint Rodgers in a certain way – usually as aloof or haughty in articles that typically were unflattering. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Banks alleged in her legal filing that the show selectively edited her words in an unflattering way. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 Troubled childhood Records, social media posts and interviews paint an unflattering picture of Randolph’s life. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 The locals who work for safari companies have an apt and often unflattering way of naming sportsmen. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflattering

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Adjective

The party has a 54% unfavorable rating compared to 40% favorable, according to a RealClearPolitics polling average.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
But experts said the administration likely would appeal an unfavorable ruling to the Supreme Court, leaving the fate of hundreds of children and their families in doubt.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 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

In June 2022, protesters shouting derogatory comments about the LGBTQ+ community tried to force their way into Mojo’s Lounge & Bar, less than a block south of Corner Drug, after threats prompted the downtown Woodland business to cancel a drag event.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
State Farm Arena policy prohibits clothing displaying explicit language, profanity or derogatory characterizations, while the NBA Fan Code of Conduct prohibits obscene or indecent messages on clothing.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 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

For example, antiquarian scholars introduced the erroneous notion that druids built stone circles—most notably Stonehenge—for their ceremonies, an idea that became embedded in the popular imagination during the 18th century.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
The erroneous reports prompted Katsina United to release another statement confirming Ozor’s death.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
His quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, didn’t have the best placement to start Thursday’s game, but Stribling came down with all but one inaccurate throw.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

Findings in news reports indicated both claims appeared to be untrue.

— Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The fact that this was untrue—Holmes had dyed his hair red, but not for that reason—did little to dispel the rumor, which seemed to fit the popular belief that violent, dystopian art has the power to induce some viewers to commit terrible crimes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of untrue

Adjective

Advertisers stayed away, worried that ads would appear next to antisemitic posts, misinformation, and other objectionable content.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
Almost two decades ago in Germany, a particularly wily octopus named Otto short-circuited his aquarium’s electrical system by shooting jets of water at an overhead light that perhaps caused an objectionable glare.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Definition of objectionable

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