Unflattering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈfla-tə-riŋ/ un·flat·ter·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unflattering

Unflattering (adjective)

  1. not flattering; especially, unfavorable

Unflattering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in derogatory, disparaging

    similar: denigrative, denigratory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, detractive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, erroneous, false, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, wrong, invidious, objectionable, calumnious, defamatory, libelous, scandalous, slanderous, maligning, traducing, vilifying, hateful, malevolent, malicious, spiteful
    opposite: appreciative, complimentary, favorable, adulatory, commendatory, eulogistic, hagiographic, laudatory, accurate, correct, errorless, factual, right, sound, true, valid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unflattering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unflattering:

denigrative, denigratory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, detractive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, erroneous, false, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, wrong, invidious, objectionable, calumnious, defamatory, libelous, scandalous, slanderous, maligning, traducing, vilifying, hateful, malevolent, malicious, spiteful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unflattering

Words with the opposite meaning of Unflattering:

appreciative, complimentary, favorable, adulatory, commendatory, eulogistic, hagiographic, laudatory, accurate, correct, errorless, factual, right, sound, true, valid

Word Forms of Unflattering

Derived words: unflatteringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unflattering

First known use: 1581

Frequently Asked Questions about Unflattering

What does "Unflattering" mean?

"Unflattering" means not flattering; especially, unfavorable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not flattering; especially, unfavorable.

What is another word for "Unflattering"?

Other words for "Unflattering" include denigrative, denigratory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, detractive, disparaging and uncomplimentary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unflattering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unflattering"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unflattering". Common alternatives include denigrative, denigratory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, detractive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, unfavorable and erroneous.

What is the opposite of "Unflattering"?

Antonyms of "Unflattering" include appreciative, complimentary, favorable, adulatory, commendatory, eulogistic, hagiographic and laudatory.

Is "Unflattering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unflattering" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unflattering"?

"Unflattering" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈfla-tə-riŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·flat·ter·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unflattering"?

First known use: 1581.

What is another word for "Unflattering" meaning "as in derogatory, disparaging"?

When "Unflattering" (adjective) means as in derogatory, disparaging, synonyms include denigrative, denigratory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory and detractive. Opposites in this sense include appreciative, complimentary, favorable and adulatory.