unflattering

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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In moments of controversy, the backseat car image can carry a particularly sharp edge - because it often presents the celebrity in an unflattering way.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The party-hearty British pop star Charli XCX plays an unflattering version of herself struggling to fend off a phalanx of producers, managers and record executives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Haagen said it could invite legislative intervention if a public portrayal emerges that is unflattering to UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

It’s as though the name were a particularly unflattering snapshot of himself that makes him want to say in his defense, “That’s not really me.”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri