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

While he was never a popular president, and was especially unpopular among young South Koreans, Yoon has since his imprisonment become a symbol of rebellion for young people who have increasingly been feeling left behind.

From BBC

Its shift to green energy—where it paid peak prices for assets—was unpopular among investors, and its debt ballooned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hotel accommodation, leased by asylum accommodation providers, has been unpopular both with local communities and those advocating for asylum seekers.

From BBC

A consultation showed the plans were unpopular, with some respondents raising concerns about the impact on journey times.

From BBC

Choosing a life of service was, until this year, increasingly unpopular in America, and we’ve seen years of the military missing its recruitment goals.

From The Wall Street Journal