unfavourable

British  

/ -ˈfeɪvrə-, ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl /

adjective

1. not favourable; adverse or inauspicious

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Other Word Forms

• unfavourableness noun
• unfavourably adverb

Example Sentences

Typical hedge trimming techniques, which use heavy machinery, can leave hedges sparse, creating unfavourable living environments for local animals like birds, hedgehogs and insects.

From BBC

Chief executive Nicolas Hieronimus said when he presented the results on Thursday that L'Oreal had achieved a "solid" performance "despite a context that was at the very least volatile and unfavourable".

From Barron's

"In the United States, the imposition of customs duties and an unfavourable exchange rate have heavily impacted the overall result," FEVs said in a statement.

From Barron's

At sea, around half of the species and habitats assessed in marine protected areas were in unfavourable condition, a situation that has recently brought housebuilding to a halt along parts of the Welsh coast.

From BBC

Both options were seen as unfavourable for an industry that has seen drastic cuts over the past several years.

From BBC