unpopular

American  

[uhn-pop-yuh-ler] / ʌnˈpɒp yə lər /

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.

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unpopular British  

/ ˌʌnpɒpjʊˈlærɪtɪ, ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə /

adjective

1. not popular with an individual or group of people

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Other Word Forms

• unpopularity noun
• unpopularly adverb

Etymology

Origin of unpopular

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

Example Sentences

AI is generally unpopular with the public, who fear its expertise will replace them.

From The Wall Street Journal

It wasn’t all that long ago that dark meat was unpopular across certain swaths of American culinary culture, owing to popular misconceptions about its healthiness, cleanliness and quality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wars destroy lives, waste treasure and usually are unpopular.

From The Wall Street Journal

The letter organised by the Bar Council, which represents all barristers in England and Wales, says the plan is an attempt "to force through an unpopular, untested and poorly evidenced change to our jury system".

From BBC

Generally speaking, the twice-a-year daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular.

From Los Angeles Times