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unflattering
UK
/ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈflætɚɪŋ/
Translations
more unflattering
Comp.
most unflattering
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈflæt.ɚ.ɪŋ/
The article gave an unflattering portrayal of the politician.
Статья дала нелестное изображение политика.
unflattering
Gerund
unflattered
Past Simple
unflattered
Past Participle
unflattering
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈflætə/
US
/ʌnˈflætɚ/
He tried to unflatter her achievements by pointing out minor mistakes.
Он пытался умалять её достижения, указывая на незначительные ошибки.
She didn't appreciate his attempts to unflatter her work.
Ей не понравились его попытки принижать её работу.
Additional translations
unflattering
Used attributively and predicatively (e.g., “an unflattering photo”).
Definitions
The unflattering portrait did not capture her true beauty.
The harsh lighting in the room served to unflatter the otherwise beautiful painting.
The candid snapshot unflattered him, highlighting every wrinkle.
She avoided wearing colors she thought were unflattering.