unfavourable

British  

/ -ˈfeɪvrə-, ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl /

adjective

1. not favourable; adverse or inauspicious

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Other Word Forms

• unfavourableness noun
• unfavourably adverb

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Mr Araluce praises renewable sources because they only require natural elements to generate electricity, but points out that they are not able to operate around the clock or when weather is unfavourable.

From BBC

Ideally a full-back would aim to control the situation by preventing the ball reaching the winger or by forcing them into playing from a standing position or at an unfavourable angle.

From BBC

Last month, Shell said it had abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, citing unfavourable market conditions.

From Barron's

"The global environment is currently unfavourable for German companies, and there are a lack of growth-promoting reforms."

From Barron's