adj

unflattering

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishMaking someone look bad, or presenting them in a negative light.

Common pairings

unflattering photo unflattering light unflattering comparison

more unflattering comparative, most unflattering superlative

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The tabloid printed an _____ photo of the actress on a bad day.

From un- + flattering.

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