unfavorable
Americanadjective
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not favorable; contrary; adverse.
an unfavorable wind.
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not propitious.
an unfavorable omen.
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unfortunate; undesirable; disadvantageous.
an unfavorable development.
Other Word Forms
- unfavorableness noun
- unfavorably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unfavorable
Middle English word dating back to 1540–50; un- 1, favorable
Example Sentences
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Iran will seek not only to survive, but to achieve a reset of the highly unfavorable regional situation in which it finds itself.
From Barron's
Iran will seek not only to survive, but to achieve a reset of the highly unfavorable regional situation in which it finds itself.
From Barron's
The energy provider noted that its net income and adjusted operating profit declined on a year-to-year basis due to unfavorable results in its nuclear production tax credit portfolio, partially offset by favorable market conditions.
From Barron's
According to a study last year by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, the overwhelming majority of American adults have an unfavorable view of Zuckerberg.
From Los Angeles Times
The company says that Paramount’s amended offer sent earlier this month addresses some of Warner’s concerns but “still contains many of the unfavorable terms and conditions” from prior offers.
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