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

"Ah, here comes the prodigal son!" joyously exclaimed Eva, who ran to meet her favourite brother, oblivious of the smiles produced by her unflatteringly inapt remark.

From An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada by Wetherald, A. Ethelwyn