Sentence examples for not be flattering from inspiring English sources

Comparisons, the communist regime was well aware, would not be flattering.

To say the least, it would not be flattering to the police's reputation.

But I was afraid that the silk blouse, which I usually wear with skinny jeans, would not be flattering with the loose blue shorts.

By summoning them with words, the restaurant repeatedly forces a comparison that may not be flattering to what's on the plate.

Mr. Barwell pointed out, however, that Ms. Yellen's approach is likely to heighten the contrast between the Fed and the E.C.B. in a way that may not be flattering to the Europeans.

"It would not be flattering if the interviewer called a reference who didn't remember you," says Skillings.

She will not be flattered: she must be an equal.

Nigeria would not be flattered by an equaliser.

In this context, the recent naming of another beetle after the American president is hardly a hanging offence, although Mr Bush may not be flattered by the company.

However, initial reviews of Ping have not been flattering.

The picture has not been flattering for Sharks goalie Martin Jones and his backup Aaron Dell.