unflatteringly
In unfavorable terms
In a way that makes someone or something look worse than they are, or that reveals unfavorable qualities.
An unflatteringly tight dress emphasizes bulges; an unflatteringly honest portrait captures every flaw.
The biography portrayed him unflatteringly as petty and vindictive.
The lighting fell unflatteringly across her face.
In an ugly manner
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- dowdilyIn unflattering attire
- frumpilyIn an unstylish way
- garishlyIn tastelessly showy manner
tackily · ungainly · awkwardly · inelegantly · unbecomingly · poorly · badly · unfavorably
In severe manner
- scathinglyIn a severely critical way
- causticallyIn a scathing manner
- bitinglyWith stinging sharpness
- cuttinglyIn a wounding manner
disparagingly · derisively · mockingly · snidely · witheringly · sardonically · acerbically · acidly
Without concealment or evasion
- truthfullyWithout deception or lies
- franklyWithout concealment or evasion
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
- forthrightlyIn an honest, direct way
transparently · unvarnished · bluntly · plainly · realistically · objectively · accurately · unsparingly
Insensitive in manner
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
- undiplomaticLacking tact or finesse
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
abrupt · gruff · bluntly · curtly · pointedly · baldly · starkly · plainly
In an injurious manner
- detrimentallyIn an injurious manner
- harmfullyIn a detrimental manner
- unfavorablyIn a critical manner
- negativelyIn an unfavorable way
prejudicially · disadvantageously · diminishingly · degradingly · demeaningly · disparagingly · humiliatingly · embarrassingly
unattractively
In an ugly manner
garishly · tackily · ungainly · awkwardly · inelegantly · unbecomingly · poorly · badly · unfavorably · unappealingly
harshly
In severe manner
- scathinglyIn a severely critical way
- causticallyIn a scathing manner
- bitinglyWith stinging sharpness
cuttingly · disparagingly · derisively · mockingly · snidely · witheringly · sardonically · acerbically · acidly · tartly
candidly
Without concealment or evasion
- truthfullyWithout deception or lies
- franklyWithout concealment or evasion
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
forthrightly · transparently · unvarnished · bluntly · plainly · realistically · objectively · accurately · unsparingly · unembellished
tactless
Insensitive in manner
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
- undiplomaticLacking tact or finesse
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
curt · abrupt · gruff · bluntly · curtly · pointedly · baldly · starkly · plainly · directly
damagingly
In an injurious manner
- detrimentallyIn an injurious manner
- harmfullyIn a detrimental manner
- unfavorablyIn a critical manner
negatively · prejudicially · disadvantageously · diminishingly · degradingly · demeaningly · disparagingly · humiliatingly · embarrassingly
unflatteringlyflatteringly
In an overly complimentary way
complimentarily · favorably · approvingly · admiringly · glowingly
unflatteringlyflatteringly
In an overly complimentary way
becomingly · attractively · advantageously · fetchingly · elegantly
unflatteringlyadmiringly
With visible approval
approvingly · appreciatively · reverently · adoringly · respectfully