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unflattering

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un·flat·ter·ing  (n-fltr-ng)
adj.
Acknowledging few or no good aspects; unfavorable: gave the film an unflattering review.
un·flatter·ing·ly adv.
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Adj.1.unflatteringunflattering - showing or representing unfavorably; "an unflattering portrait"; "an uncomplimentary dress"
uncomplimentary
flattering - showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color"
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unflattering [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ] adj [dress, hairstyle] → poco favorecedor
unflattering [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ] adj [dress, hairstyle] → qui n'avantage pas; [remark] → peu flatteur/euse
unflattering [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ] adj [dress, hairstyle] → unvorteilhaft; [remark] → wenig schmeichelhaft
unflattering [ʌnˈflætərɪŋ] adj [dress, hairstyle] → che non dona
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Not Coleridge first threw that spell; but God's great, unflattering laureate, Nature.
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