Unflattering - English meaning

adjective

Launching or engaging in a military or violent physical attack.

Usage examples:

The attacking troops met almost no opposition at first

verb

Take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.

Usage examples:

In february the germans attacked verdun

adjective

(of insects and certain other animals) able to wound the skin with a sting or fangs.

Usage examples:

A cream to ward off biting insects

verb

(of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something.

Usage examples:

He bit off a piece of cheese

noun

A bite-sized piece of food; a small snack, appetizer, or canapé.

Usage examples:

The hotel bar serves cocktails and delicious bitings

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

Usage examples:

A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

Usage examples:

Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

Usage examples:

Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Usage examples:

His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

Usage examples:

We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

adjective

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.

Usage examples:

I was very critical of the previous regime

adjective

Of the greatest importance

Usage examples:

Critical industries, what happens in the next 48 hours is critical., he was admitted to metropolita…

adjective

Extremely important to the progress or success of something

Usage examples:

Critical to/for sth logistics and distribution are critical to an e-commerce venture's success., cr…

adjective

Expressing an unfavourable opinion.

Usage examples:

He shot a disapproving glance at her

verb

Have or express an unfavourable opinion.

Usage examples:

Bob strongly disapproved of drinking and driving

adjective

Showing that you feel something or someone is bad or wrong

Usage examples:

A disapproving look

adjective

Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Usage examples:

Drenched in a harsh white neon light

adjective

Unkind or cruel or uncivil

adjective

Unkind or cruel

Usage examples:

Harsh criticism, a harsh winter, harsh lighting

adjective

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Usage examples:

I haven't been totally honest with you

adverb

Used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

Usage examples:

You'll like it when you get there, honest

adjective

Not deceptive or disposed to cheat

adjective

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Usage examples:

A hostile audience

adjective

Characterized by enmity or ill will

adjective

Showing strong dislike; unfriendly

Usage examples:

Her parents were openly hostile to me., the nevada desert is one of the most hostile regions in ame…

adjective

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

Usage examples:

He has been outspoken in his criticism

adjective

(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them

Usage examples:

An outspoken critic of corruption

adjective

Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

Usage examples:

I thought we had a realistic chance of winning

adjective

Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are

Usage examples:

She is realistic about her chances of winning., the scene in the movie where the dinosaur hatches f…

adjective

Witheringly scornful; severely critical.

Usage examples:

She launched a scathing attack on the prime minister

verb

Harm; injure.

Usage examples:

He was barely scathed

adjective

Severely critical and unkind

Usage examples:

He delivered a scathing attack on the president.

adjective

Severe or bare in appearance or outline.

Usage examples:

The ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky

adjective

Empty or without decoration

Usage examples:

Stark white walls, the dim halls made a stark contrast with the bright, sun-drenched apartment.

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

Usage examples:

The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

adjective

Not complimentary; negative or insulting.

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Uncomplimentary remarks

adjective

Rudely criticizing

Usage examples:

She had some very uncomplimentary things to say about stephen.

adjective

Expressing or showing a lack of approval or support.

Usage examples:

Single mothers are often the target of unfavourable press attention

adjective

Not good, and likely to cause problems or prevent success

Usage examples:

Other countries may lure private equity executives offshore if the tax regime in britain became unf…

adjective

Not giving you an advantage or a good chance of success

Usage examples:

Current conditions are very unfavourable for new businesses., we have to be prepared for an unfavou…

adjective

Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Usage examples:

I'm not being unsympathetic, but i can't see why you put up with him

adjective

Not sympathetic (= showing that you understand or care about someone's suffering)