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unflattering

ADJECTIVE
unfavorable
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His predecessor, Kristi Noem, attracted unflattering attention for her department’s aggressive crackdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

White wrote that Salesforce has “earned the unflattering title as the second-worst performing stock in our coverage universe in 2026.”

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Utahns have also deluged Cox with thousands of letters in opposition, while regularly convening on the state Capitol with unflattering signs featuring O’Leary and Cox.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2026

His Pentagon has also rewritten its rules of engagement with the media, imposing new reporting restrictions and banning photojournalists for pictures of Hegseth deemed "unflattering".

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

His face contorts to an unflattering mix of frustration and anger.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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