unflatteringly
Example Sentences
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Reagle told me that the recent debates over A.I. recall for him the early days of Wikipedia, when its quality was unflatteringly compared to that of other encyclopedias.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
So it could be that gory details of the gatherings will now be provided, and be set unflatteringly in the context of the prevailing rules at the time.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
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
If you’ve seen the original, watching the new one is an odd experience; it’s a very, very faithful remake, right down to Gloria’s unflatteringly oversized glasses.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2019
Jess had cried, indignantly regarding the dull walls on which the torches had glowed unflatteringly; "it looks more like the interior of the cellar at home."
From The Girl Aviators on Golden Wings by Margaret Burnham
