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unflattering

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un·flat·ter·ing   (ŭn-flāt'ər-ĭng)   
adj.  Acknowledging few or no good aspects; unfavorable: gave the film an unflattering review.
un·flat'ter·ing·ly adv.
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unflattering 
1581, from un- (1) "not" + gerundive of flatter.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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