unpopular

adjective un·pop·u·lar \ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər\

: not liked by many people : not popular

: not shared by most people

Full Definition of UNPOPULAR

: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public

— un·pop·u·lar·i·ty \ˌən-ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun

— un·pop·u·lar·ly adverb

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UNPOPULARITY Defined for Kids

adjective un·pop·u·lar \ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər\

: not widely favored or approved <an unpopular rule> <an unpopular teacher>

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