unflatteringly

Example Sentences

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But on the downside, the course is remote and wide open, which made the galleries appear unflatteringly sparse.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

And the theme gets away from him or resonates unflatteringly.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2021

St.-Lo, to name just one martyred Normandy town, was all but destroyed and later unflatteringly named “The Capital of the Ruins” by playwright Samuel Beckett.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2019

Selena Gomez, Luka Sabbat and Austin Butler play out-of-town visitors who are unflatteringly described as “urban hipsters,” which is nothing if not self-referential on Jarmusch’s part.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2019

"I didn't believe you had the gumption!" she said unflatteringly.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein