UNFLATTERING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflattering

as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering Straight and looser fits also gain more shape stability, as the fiber prevents the growth that can make relaxed styles sag in unflattering ways. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The trailer features footage of Elon Musk’s rockets launching into space and then crashing as people describe him in mostly unflattering terms. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unflattering

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Adjective

Echard, then 28 and a former NFL athlete, had ended his season 26 run on the popular ABC series as an unfavorable lead, to say the least.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
For example, a retiree with sufficient cash value might use it to supplement other assets rather than selling investments during an unfavorable market period.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 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

Tweets about Cunningham, thinkpieces, and rebuttals have all swirled into an endless mass of controversy — one dominated by derogatory rhetoric, threats, and anti-trans memes.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Many posts written and shared by Hamam al Hamami on an X account that has since been deleted used derogatory language about women espoused by misogynistic online influencers.

— Tucker Reals, CBS News, 8 Oct. 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

But at his worst, Willis has been a mess - error-prone, inaccurate, unable at times to spot open receivers.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Some of his misses were simply inaccurate balls with a clean pocket; others were caused by A&M’s pressure.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

When isolated issues in other states occur, even if proved untrue, the intense and repeated national media attention on them shakes voter confidence here at home.

— Heather LaMarre, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The first complainant, whose claims Brand says are untrue, was said by the prosecution to have been raped by Brand.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of untrue

Adjective

The judge also has noted that some of the objectionable stories cited by the DOJ do not have to do with national security.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
With betrayal, lies, backstabbing and a cast of exceptionally objectionable characters, reality TV has all the ingredients for a great thriller novel.

— L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of objectionable

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