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unfavorable
adjective un·fa·vor·able \ˌən-ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl, -ˈfā-vər-bəl\
: likely to cause problems or difficulties
: expressing disapproval
Full Definition of UNFAVORABLE
2
: not propitious : disadvantageous <an unfavorable business climate>
3
: not pleasing <an unfavorable feature of the plan>
— un·fa·vor·able·ness noun
— un·fa·vor·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNFAVORABLE
1548
Related to UNFAVORABLE
- Synonyms
- counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial, adverse, unfriendly, unsympathetic, untoward
- Antonyms
- advantageous, favorable, friendly, positive, supportive, sympathetic, well-disposed
UNFAVORABLENESS Defined for Kids
unfavorable
adjective un·fa·vor·able \ˌən-ˈfā-və-rə-bəl\
Definition of UNFAVORABLE for Kids
1
: expressing or showing disapproval <an unfavorable comment>
2
: likely to make difficult or unpleasant <We had unfavorable weather for our trip.>
— un·fa·vor·ably \-blē\ adverb
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