unˈflattering, ppl. a.
(un-1 10.)
| 1581 Sidney Apol. Poetrie (Arb.) 62 They that delight in Poesie it selfe, should..looke themselues in an vnflattering Glasse of reason. 1651 Sherburne Salmacis 283 The Neighbouring Lake,..In whose unflattering Mirrour, every Morn, She Counsell takes how best her self t'adorn. 1704 Norris Ideal World ii. iii. 257 A faithful and unflattering representation of his beloved object. 1823 Byron Juan ix. x, To you the unflattering Muse deigns to inscribe Truths, that you will not read in the Gazettes. 1873 H. Rogers Orig. Bible ii. (1875) 96 A plan so unflattering to man's self⁓righteousness. |
So unˈflatteringly adv.
| 1874 Fortn. Rev. Feb. 246 Our most popular poet..unflatteringly compares them to ‘broken lights’. |