less than flattering

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

a common understatement meaning not flattering

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Examples (10)

  • The descriptions of her were less than flattering.
  • His performance review was less than flattering this year.
  • The critics gave the movie less than flattering reviews.
  • The photo was less than flattering, showing her worst angle.
  • The boss had less than flattering things to say about the project.
  • Her comments about my cooking were less than flattering.
  • The newspaper article painted a less than flattering picture of the company.
  • His assessment of my presentation was less than flattering.
  • The report contained less than flattering details about the politician.
  • The customer feedback was less than flattering about our service.