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Unflattering

Uh-NFLA-tur-ihng

/ʌˈnflætɜːrɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

unflattering

Dictionary meaning

Showing or representing unfavorably.

Examples

  • I asked them to delete the unflattering photograph.

Synonyms: uncomplimentary

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