unfavourable

/ -ˈfeɪvrə-, ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl /

adjective

1. not favourable; adverse or inauspicious

Other Word Forms

• unfavourableness noun
• unfavourably adverb

Example Sentences

The team found that the D2 branch has a much higher energy barrier, which makes electron transport energetically unfavourable.

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Google added Friday that unfavourable regulation could slow the launch of new product launches in the UK.

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In the event that Combs receives an unfavourable sentence, his legal team could appeal the judge's decision to a higher court.

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Fishermen say BP plans to build the artificial reef just 4km from the coastline, describing the position as unfavourable to attract fish.

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In the past people have been prosecuted for making unfavourable comments about the late King Bhumibol's dog and about a Thai king from the 16th Century.

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