unflatteringly
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6.8
- adverb
- /ʌnˈflætərɪŋli/
:
desfavorablemente
- Some severed relations with the ex-wives they now describe unflatteringly; others say they're still friends—even still love them—but rarely speak to them.
- unflatteringly compared
And so it's but it's anger that has informed kind of my life and unflatteringly a sense of vengeance.
- And so it's but it's anger that has informed kind of my life and unflatteringly a sense of vengeance.
Examples
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The article described the politician unflatteringly, highlighting her recent failures.
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Yes, Fort Detrick was portrayed menacingly and American AIDS researchers unflatteringly.
Academic text (2013) -
"No, it's not." Her gaze was unflatteringly frank.
Fiction book (1995) -
It is at moments like these when we see ourselves most clearly and most unflatteringly.
Fiction book (1996) -
She really didn't like him now that the morning sun has hit his face unflatteringly and is giving it a whirl.
Blog text (26) -
The documentary presented the celebrity's life unflatteringly, focusing on her struggles rather than her success.
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His performance was reviewed unflatteringly, leaving no doubt about the need for improvement.
Synonyms
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5.5
In a very ugly or shocking way
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5.5
In a clumsy way that is not graceful
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4.2
In a way that looks plain or unpleasant to others
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7.2
In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike
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5.6
In a way that does not follow current styles
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4.8
In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth
In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant
In a way that does not look fashionable
To dress or act in an old-fashioned, untidy way
In an old-fashioned way that looks untidy
In a way that looks cheap and not stylish
Antonyms
How Flattering
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4.6
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3.6
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6.8
- US
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5.3
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7.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
unflatteringly = unflattering (transparent) = un + flatter + ing + ly
Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'unflattering', yielding an adverb with an expected meaning.
Etymology
Unflatteringly is made of un- meaning 'not', flatter meaning 'to praise' (as in flattery), and -ly which makes it an adverb. So unflatteringly means 'in a way that does not praise' and therefore makes someone or something look bad.