unflattering

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not complimentary or attractive; tending to belittle or criticize.

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Antonyms

flattering

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unflattering
flattering , attering , scattering

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Variants

List of all variants of unflattering that leads to same result
unflattering , unflatteringly

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'desflatier', meaning 'to deflate' or 'to lessen in value'. The modern English term 'unflattering' came into use in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unflattering' was first used in print in the late 1800s.

2. Unflattering comments or actions can lead to negative emotions and decreased self-esteem.

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Related Concepts

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1. compliment: The opposite of unflattering, a compliment is a statement that praises or expresses admiration for someone or something.

2. insult: An unflattering statement or action that is intended to hurt, demean, or belittle someone.

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Culture

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Unflattering can be used in various cultural contexts, such as in literature to describe characters, in art to depict unattractive figures, or in music to describe uncomplimentary lyrics.

How to Memorize "unflattering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is not complimented or criticized in a positive way. Visualize their reaction and the words used to describe the situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unflattering' with words like 'critical', 'uncomplimentary', and 'unattractive'. Create mental associations to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic like 'Unfairly Negative Flattery' to remember the meaning of unflattering.

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