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UNFLATTERING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unflattering mean?
• UNFLATTERING (adjective)
The adjective UNFLATTERING has 1 sense:
1. showing or representing unfavorably
Familiarity information: UNFLATTERING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing or representing unfavorably
Synonyms:
uncomplimentary; unflattering
Context example:
an uncomplimentary dress
Antonym:
flattering (showing or representing to advantage)
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