Antiflattering

/ˌæntiˈflætərɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Describing something that is not complimentary or does not show someone in a favorable light; unflattering.

Etymology

From anti- + flattering (complimentary). Compound formed in English to describe unfavorable representations or criticism.

Kelly Says

That unflattering school photo is the definition of antiflattering—even though it's probably not really how you look, those photos somehow always manage to show everyone's worst angles!

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