unflattering
Britishadjective
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
His Pentagon has also rewritten its rules of engagement with the media, imposing new reporting restrictions and banning photojournalists for pictures of Hegseth deemed "unflattering".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
The party-hearty British pop star Charli XCX plays an unflattering version of herself struggling to fend off a phalanx of producers, managers and record executives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
In 2024, Lululemon stopped selling its Breezethrough leggings after customers complained that the fabric was too thin and the V-shaped seam lines were asymmetrical and unflattering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
But now she couldn’t bear to be forced to wear still more oversize and unflattering clothing.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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