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

The board, which investigates claims of police misconduct, is unpopular among officers.

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He said Zelensky would likely be able to convince the country—and the Rada, which would have to approve the plan—on some provisions that are unpopular.

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Approving the guidance could be unpopular in some parts of the Labour Party.

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However, it now looks like it will do neither as Reeves avoids unpopular decisions to protect her political future.

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However, it now looks like it will do neither as Reeves avoids unpopular decisions to protect her political future.

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