unflattering

adjective

Definition of unflatteringnext
as in unfavorable

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Recent Examples of unflattering Your writing could end up as an unflattering story on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or as content for a YouTube channel. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 His campaign shrugged off the unflattering survey data. — Matthew Kelly updated June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 And several of the unflattering stats have tapered off a ton this last year, including sacks taken (27 in 2025, down from 62 in 2023). — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Detailed as the planets and ships might be, fans objected to Fox's unflattering appearance after the game's trailer dropped. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 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
  • As exciting as this match at the home of baseball’s New York Mets is likely to be, the players will be met with unfavorable weather conditions.
    — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • In April, Pew found that Republicans with a negative view of Israel ticked up since last year, with 57% of young Republicans having an unfavorable view of Israel compared with 50% a year ago.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 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
  • Silvia Federici, a longtime feminist writer, thinker and professor, said that gossip's derogatory transformation reflected societal shifts.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly made derogatory and racist comments about immigrants, including calling them criminals and falsely saying that Haitians eat cats and dogs.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 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
  • Another problem was an erroneous assumption about the longevity of fillers.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • In addition, the trial judge gave the jury erroneous instructions, the appeals court ruled.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of erroneous
Adjective
  • The ruling said Durnell’s claim would require a warning that the EPA did not require – but information counter to EPA’s conclusions is by definition inaccurate.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • They’re also designed to be agreeable and can reinforce a user’s beliefs, even if those beliefs are inaccurate.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of inaccurate
Adjective
  • That was quickly proven untrue, and Profumo resigned in disgrace.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026
  • But several of the observations were simply untrue.
    — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of untrue
Adjective
  • Actual theater buildings were built in Hartford and elsewhere in the 1790s but couldn’t overcome the formidable opposition of those who still considered theater to be a highly objectionable artform.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • The list, however, does not provide images of the content that NPS found objectionable.
    — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of objectionable

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