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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Meanwhile, this shift also appears to be catalyzed by an unfavorable change in the job market for young Americans in recent years, especially those in white-collar occupations.
From MarketWatch
They expect seasonal effects and an unfavorable base to modestly weigh on January’s data, even though Lunar New Year falls in February this year.
December’s export growth was likely damped by unfavorable base effects, despite sequential gains that helped widen the trade surplus, Barclays said.
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
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