unflattering

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/
US: /ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/

  1. Making someone seem less attractive or good than they really are

    1. That dress is quite unflattering to her.
    2. The photo's angle was very unflattering, making my nose look huge and awkward.

  2. Giving a negative or critical impression of someone or something

    1. The report paints an unflattering picture.
    2. The article provided an unflattering account of the company's questionable business practices.

Synonyms

unsightly homely plain critical disparaging belittling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unflattering" in English means: Making someone seem less attractive or good than they really are, Giving a negative or critical impression of someone or something.

The phonetic transcription of "unflattering" is /ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/ in British English and /ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unflattering": unsightly, homely, plain, critical, disparaging, belittling.

Example usage of "unflattering": "That dress is quite unflattering to her.". More examples on the page.