Synonyms for unflattering
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : flat-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈflæt ər |
Définition of unflattering
Origin :- 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of flatter. Related: Unflatteringly.
- adj unfavorable
- Already he could feel that hate was a strong passion, not unflattering to its object.
- Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
- "I never heard her say anything about you," Theodora said, with unflattering directness.
- Extract from : « Teddy: Her Book » by Anna Chapin Ray
- He is a rival before whom your senses wince as before some unflattering image.
- Extract from : « Fantazius Mallare » by Ben Hecht
- He was apologetic for his unflattering doubt, but of what sort was she?
- Extract from : « The Trail of the Hawk » by Sinclair Lewis
- "You're an utter ass," said Clint with unflattering conviction.
- Extract from : « Left Guard Gilbert » by Ralph Henry Barbour
- At the end of a week I had received a full and most unflattering account of her girlhood.
- Extract from : « Sonia Married » by Stephen McKenna
- Do not bear me a grudge for the unflattering portrait of myself which I have given you.
- Extract from : « Letters to an Unknown » by Prosper Mrime
- Anything he could say would but put himself in a most unflattering light.
- Extract from : « Ragna » by Anna Miller Costantini
- He turned on his heel, with an unflattering abruptness, and left me.
- Extract from : « Amazing Grace » by Kate Trimble Sharber
- Geraldine protests against these unflattering allusions to her notes.
- Extract from : « Woven with the Ship » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
Antonyms for unflattering
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