unflattering
/ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ənflˈætɚɪŋ] /ʌnˈflætərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ənflˈætɚɪŋ] /ˌən-ˈfla-tə-riŋ How to pronounce unflattering (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unflattering — adjective
- unflatteringpositive
- more unflatteringcomparative
- most unflatteringsuperlative
1. making a person or thing appear less attractive, less appealing, or worse than i
making a person or thing appear less attractive, less appealing, or worse than it really is.
The low bathroom light was unflattering and made Mina look tired.
be unflattering and make someone look + adjective
On video calls, that camera angle can be unflattering for almost everyone.
common with camera angle in media contexts
Rina returned the jacket because its cut felt unflattering on her shoulders.
The article used an unflattering picture of the coach after the loss.
Even Luca laughed at the unflattering cartoon of him in the office newsletter.
- unbecoming
more formal, especially for clothes or behavior that does not suit someone
- unforgiving
often used for fabric or clothing that shows every detail of the body
- harsh
simpler and often used of light, comments, or portrayal rather than overall visual effect
- uncomplimentary
usually about remarks or descriptions, not photos or clothes
- flattering
the direct opposite for pictures, clothes, lighting, or descriptions that make someone look good
- kind
used for remarks or portrayals that present someone gently rather than critically
文法句型
be unflattering
unflattering + noun (photo/light/angle)
look unflattering on + person
用法筆記
Most often used about photos, lighting, clothes, camera angles, or descriptions that make someone seem worse than they do in real life.