Unfavorable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfavorable
[ ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl ]
weather conditions
Not favorable or conducive; adverse; unsuitable.
Synonyms
inauspicious, unpromising, unpropitious.
Examples of usage
- The stormy weather created unfavorable conditions for outdoor activities.
- Due to the unfavorable forecast, the picnic was postponed.
opinion
Not approving or supportive; disapproving.
Synonyms
critical, negative, unfavourable.
Examples of usage
- Her unfavorable opinion of the movie influenced my decision not to watch it.
- The committee's unfavorable review led to the rejection of the proposal.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfavorable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfavorável
🇮🇳 अप्रिय
🇩🇪 ungünstig
🇮🇩 tidak menguntungkan
🇺🇦 несприятливий
🇵🇱 niekorzystny
🇯🇵 不利
🇫🇷 défavorable
🇪🇸 desfavorable
🇹🇷 olumsuz
🇰🇷 불리한
🇸🇦 غير مؤات
🇨🇿 nepříznivý
🇸🇰 nepriaznivý
🇨🇳 不利的
🇸🇮 neugoden
🇮🇸 óhagstæður
🇰🇿 қолайсыз
🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელი
🇦🇿 əlverişsiz
🇲🇽 desfavorable
Etymology
The word 'unfavorable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'favorable' which comes from the Latin word 'favorabilis' meaning 'to be favored'. Over time, the term evolved to describe something that is not advantageous or supportive.
See also: disfavor, favor, favorable, favorably, favored, favoring, favorite, favoritism, unfavorability, unfavorableness, unfavorably, unfavored.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,154 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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