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Antonyms for unflattering


Grammar : Adj
Spell : flat-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈflæt ər



Definition of unflattering

Origin :
  • 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of flatter. Related: Unflatteringly.
  • adj unfavorable
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for unflattering

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