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unflatteringly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In such a manner as to be unflattering

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The lights shone unflatteringly on his sweaty face.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unflattering Middle English -ly English -ly English unflatteringly From unflattering + -ly.