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unflattering

[/ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/]
adjective
pouco lisonjeiro
1. Not flattering; not complimentary or favorable; making someone or something look unattractive or unpleasant
The unflattering photo made her look much older than she actually is.
A foto pouco lisonjeira a fez parecer muito mais velha do que realmente é.
2. Unkind or critical in a way that shows someone in a negative light
He made an unflattering remark about her appearance.
Ele fez um comentário pouco lisonjeiro sobre sua aparência.
Synonyms
uncomplimentaryunfavorabledisparagingderogatoryinsultingunattractive
Antonyms
flatteringcomplimentaryfavorablekindattractive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pouco lisonjeiro; desfavorável
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pouco lisonjeiro
Standard usage
São Paulo
desfavorável; pouco elogioso
May use slightly more formal terms
Portugal
pouco lisonjeiro; desabonador
European Portuguese may use 'desabonador' for more critical connotation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone in an unflattering light
paint an unflattering picture
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