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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Also, remember that maxing out any individual account is particularly unfavorable.
From MarketWatch
If traders cannot put up more cash, their positions are often forcibly closed, or sold, typically at unfavorable prices.
From Barron's
For gold, the risk and reward have grown less favorable, but apparently not unfavorable: “No bull market lasts forever, but in our view it is too early to call the top,” writes UBS.
From Barron's
The fund is now below its 200-day simple moving average, a level that has historically marked an unfavorable regime for the fund.
From Barron's
A few days later, he warned internally that the startup is likely to face a "turbulent environment" and an "unfavorable economic climate," particularly given competitive pressure from Google.
From Barron's
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