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
Women’s throats are sore, and their eyes are an unflattering shade of red.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The series is certainly an unflattering look at academia, but the cheap shots are pretty cheap, considering all the current acrimony surrounding higher education and the cartoonish way it’s so often portrayed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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
“Do you think I’m a poltroon?” he asked, the way a young girl might ask whether her dress was unflattering.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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