Unflattering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unflattering is an adjective meaning Not flattering.
Meaning
Not flattering.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of unflatter
Example Sentences
Daniel Halper, online editor at the conservative Weekly Standard and the author of Clinton, Inc., an unflattering portrait of the Clintons, theorizes Huma had little choice after the second sexting fiasco but to stick with Hillary.
Synonyms for unflattering
Depending on context, synonyms include candid, uncomplimentary.
Antonyms for unflattering
Common opposites include flattering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uncomplimentary, candid, snide, unbecoming, unflatterable, unappealing.
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