unflattering

Example Sentences

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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Women’s throats are sore, and their eyes are an unflattering shade of red.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Arsenal's form at this stage of the season is unflattering when compared to City's.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Early designs were so ugly—with an unflattering roof line that gave the vehicle a bulbous appearance—that some frustrated employees began calling the vehicle the “white whale.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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