unpopular

[uhn-pop-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. not popular; disliked or ignored by the public or by persons generally.

2. in disfavor with a particular person or group of persons.

unpopular

/ ˌʌnpɒpjʊˈlærɪtɪ, ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə /

adjective

1. not popular with an individual or group of people

Other Word Forms

• unpopularity noun
• unpopularly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpopular¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + popular

Example Sentences

“Today, it may be people who are very unpopular. Tomorrow, it could be anybody.”

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Earlier in the day, lawmakers removed the extremely unpopular Boluarte -- who is facing accusations of money laundering -- from office.

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One of the world's most unpopular leaders, with an approval rating of 2-4%, Boluarte's tenure has been plagued by frequent protests, scandals and investigations, as well as a surge in gang violence.

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Pollsters said she was among the world’s most unpopular leaders, with 2.5% support in September, according to polling company CPI.

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And its success kicks up thornier questions for Netanyahu, a deeply unpopular leader with many Israelis and whose critics accuse of prolonging the war to guarantee his political survival at the expense of hostages’ lives.

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