unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflatteringnext
as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering And there was no reason for this contrast to be so unflattering. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflattering
  1. unfavorable
  2. uncomplimentary
  3. derogatory
  4. disparaging
  5. erroneous
  6. inaccurate
  7. untrue
  8. objectionable
Adjective
  • The agreement, which excluded some aspects of previous international proposals that Rhodesia had found unfavorable, also bypassed the PF leaders and their considerable support base.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Independent Leadership Council pollster Brett Loyd attributed Kiley’s increase to a larger number of voters in the district who have unfavorable views of both major political parties.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 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
  • Interestingly, these erroneous memories became stable over time.
    — Elizabeth A. Phelps, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Generally, the courts are limited in overruling regulatory agencies unless a ruling was clearly erroneous.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of erroneous
Adjective
  • The state claimed the company favored certain accounts and allowed for violent or inaccurate content to proliferate.
    — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 Someone may be seeing you through a flattering but inaccurate lens.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • To say such players carried the Astros this season would be untrue.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Trump claims that Ukraine is responsible for high diesel prices, which is also untrue.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of untrue
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of objectionable

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“Unflattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflattering. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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