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unfavorability

[ ˌʌnˌfeɪ.vər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

feeling

The state or quality of being unfavorable; disapproval or lack of support.

Synonyms

disapproval, disfavor, opposition.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unfavorability	Best used in formal or professional settings, such as reports or research papers, to describe a situation or condition that is not favorable. The unfavorability of the market conditions made it difficult to launch the new product. The policy faced significant unfavorability among the public.
disapproval	Used when expressing a sentiment of not approving or being unhappy with someone or something, often in personal or social contexts. Her parents showed their disapproval of her new boyfriend. The teacher's disapproval was evident when the student missed the deadline.
opposition	Used when there is active resistance or dissent against an idea, plan, or person, commonly in political or competitive contexts. There was strong opposition to the proposed changes in the law. The opposition party criticized the government's policy.
disfavor	Used to indicate a state of being looked upon unfavorably or being out of favor, often implying a loss of approval. Can have a negative connotation. After the scandal, he fell into disfavor with his colleagues. The decision was met with disfavor by the board members.

Examples of usage

The unfavorability of the weather conditions led to the cancellation of the outdoor event.
She sensed the strong unfavorability of the audience towards her proposal.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

statistics

The degree of negativity or lack of favorability in a situation or data, typically expressed as a percentage or ratio.

Synonyms

disfavor, negativity, unpopularity.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unfavorability	Used in formal contexts, similar to 'unfavorability,' to express a lack of favor or approval. This seems to be a duplicate and should ideally be removed in professional writing. The unfavorability ratings for the candidate were surprisingly high
negativity	Used to describe a negative attitude, outlook, or comment. It usually highlights negative emotions or feedback. She was criticized for her constant negativity about the project's potential
disfavor	Used to indicate a general lack of support or approval, often in social or cultural contexts. It has a slightly negative connotation. His decision to leave the company was met with disfavor by his colleagues
unpopularity	Used to describe a state of being not popular or liked, often for people, ideas, or actions. It has a negative connotation but is commonly used in everyday speech and media. The unpopularity of the new law was evident in the public protests

Examples of usage

The survey results showed a high level of unfavorability towards the new policy.
The study measured the level of unfavorability among different demographic groups.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfavorability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfavorabilidade

🇮🇳 अलोकप्रियता

🇩🇪 Ungunst

🇮🇩 ketidaksetujuan

🇺🇦 несприятливість

🇵🇱 niekorzystność

🇯🇵 不人気

🇫🇷 défavorabilité

🇪🇸 desfavorabilidad

🇹🇷 olumsuzluk

🇰🇷 비호감

🇸🇦 عدم الملاءمة

🇨🇿 nepříznivost

🇸🇰 nepriaznivosť

🇨🇳 不利

🇸🇮 neugodno

🇮🇸 óhagkvæmni

🇰🇿 қолайсыздық

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 mənfi cəhət

🇲🇽 desfavorabilidad

Etymology

The word 'unfavorability' is a combination of 'unfavorable' and the suffix '-ity'. The term 'unfavorable' originated from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'favorable' meaning 'expressing approval or agreement'. The concept of favorability has been present in human interactions and decision-making processes throughout history, with the word 'favorable' dating back to the 14th century. The addition of the suffix '-ity' forms a noun indicating the state or quality of being unfavorable. The usage of 'unfavorability' has become more prevalent in modern language to describe the lack of support or approval in various contexts.