adj
unflattering
Unflattering (adj) means making someone or something look worse than they really are. Example: “The tabloid printed an unflattering photo of the actress on a bad day.”
adj
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Making someone or something look worse than they really are.
"The tabloid printed an unflattering photo of the actress on a bad day."
"The review painted an unflattering picture of the restaurant's service."
How to use unflattering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking someone look bad, or presenting them in a negative light.
Common pairings
unflattering photo
unflattering light
unflattering comparison
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unflattering
- Superlative
- most unflattering
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The tabloid printed an _____ photo of the actress on a bad day.
Etymology
From un- + flattering.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for unflattering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unflattering” mean?
The word “unflattering” means making someone or something look worse than they really are. In plain terms, making someone look bad, or presenting them in a negative light.
How do you use “unflattering” in a sentence?
Here is “unflattering” used in a sentence: “The tabloid printed an unflattering photo of the actress on a bad day.”
What part of speech is “unflattering”?
“Unflattering” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unflattering?
"unflattering" (adj) means making someone or something look worse than they really are.
