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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Revenues were also boosted by higher prices, which was partially offset by an unfavorable product mix.
Both companies are suffering from unfavorable comparisons with Google.
Over 60% of Italians now have an unfavorable view of the U.S., in line with other Western European countries, according to a survey by YouGov released on Friday.
Human beings as a whole do not employ the same ethics a responsible newspaper does — though today many of us chide the press solely when the news is unfavorable to our own personal prejudices.
From Salon
Sector headwinds are expected to ease gradually unless further new unfavorable policies emerge.
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