unflattering
pronunciation
How to pronounce unflattering in British English:
UK [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ]
How to pronounce unflattering in American English:
US [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- tending to reveal or represent unfavorably
Word Origin
- unflattering (adj.)
- 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of flatter. Related: Unflatteringly.
Example
- 1. The thick , ungainly boots can cut off a woman 's legs in a most unflattering way - resembling two stuffed animals gnawing at the feet .
- 2. Gave the film an unflattering review .
- 3. It has also cast an unflattering light on how wall street operates .
- 4. The unflattering answer could be for no other reason than random genetic drift .
- 5. Even when asked to permanently delete the unflattering picture from facebook , a fifth of women said they had refused to do so .