unflattering
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"Such unflattering incidents are conspicuously absent from Byfield's earlier accounts of his military service," O'Keeffe says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Hit HBO series "Succession" was inspired by the Murdoch family, with the ruthless and cruel patriarch Logan Roy providing a hugely unflattering portrait of the real-life billionaire.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
That slanted coverage, the unflattering image, is attached to my name.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Good-naturedly mocking his own kind, Mr. Jonas is surprisingly comfortable playing a mostly unflattering part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
“Do you think I’m a poltroon?” he asked, the way a young girl might ask whether her dress was unflattering.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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