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

• unpopularly adverb
• unpopularity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpopular¹

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

Example Sentences

After cutting government spending and taking unpopular measures to narrow a budget gap, the Milei administration is now facing mounting debt payments next year and empty government coffers.

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The president is barred from re-election but wants his increasingly unpopular left-wing coalition to remain in power.

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Mr. Mamdani is a talented political performer and has benefited from his unpopular opponents.

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But the Democrats shouldn’t celebrate too soon; they are also unpopular.

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But its history of championing unpopular and controversial causes also shows that radical philanthropy can foster important and necessary changes in American life.

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