Unfavorableness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfavorableness
[ ˌənˈfeɪvərəblnəs ]
feeling
The quality of being unfavorable or negative.
Synonyms
disadvantage, negativity, unfavorability.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unfavorableness |
This word is often used in formal contexts to describe a general state or condition that is not beneficial or advantageous.
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negativity |
This word refers to a general attitude or state of being negative. It often has a more emotional or psychological connotation. It can have a negative connotation when describing someone's attitude.
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disadvantage |
This term is commonly used to describe a specific drawback or hindrance in various situations. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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unfavorability |
This term is similar to 'unfavorableness' but is less commonly used. It is also suitable for formal contexts to describe general unfavorable conditions.
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Examples of usage
- The unfavorableness of the weather made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor activities.
- His speech was met with a sense of unfavorableness from the audience.
situation
The state of not being advantageous or beneficial.
Synonyms
disadvantage, drawback, inconvenience.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unfavorableness |
Typically used in formal or academic contexts to describe conditions or circumstances that are not to one's advantage.
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disadvantage |
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe a condition or situation that makes it harder to succeed or causes harm.
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drawback |
Often used to describe a mild or specific negative aspect of something that is generally positive.
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inconvenience |
Used to describe a minor difficulty or annoyance that disrupts comfort or ease.
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Examples of usage
- The team faced the unfavorableness of playing in harsh weather conditions.
- The decision to delay the project was due to the current unfavorableness of the market.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfavorableness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfavorabilidade
🇮🇳 असुविधा
🇩🇪 Ungünstigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakberuntungan
🇺🇦 несприятливість
🇵🇱 niekorzystność
🇯🇵 不利
🇫🇷 défavorabilité
🇪🇸 desfavorable
🇹🇷 elverişsizlik
🇰🇷 불리함
🇸🇦 عدم الملاءمة
🇨🇿 nepříznivost
🇸🇰 nepriaznivosť
🇨🇳 不利
🇸🇮 neugodnost
🇮🇸 óhagkvæmni
🇰🇿 қолайсыздық
🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელობა
🇦🇿 əlverişsizlik
🇲🇽 desfavorable
Etymology
The word 'unfavorableness' is derived from the root word 'unfavorable,' which dates back to the late 14th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies 'not' or 'the opposite of,' while 'favorable' comes from the Latin word 'favorabilis,' meaning 'to show kindness' or 'to oblige.' Therefore, 'unfavorableness' refers to the quality or state of not being beneficial or advantageous.
See also: disfavor, favor, favorable, favorably, favored, favoring, favorite, favoritism, unfavorability, unfavorable, unfavorably, unfavored.