Unfavourable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfavourable

 

[ ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather forecast

Not likely to be beneficial or advantageous; adverse.

Synonyms

adverse, detrimental, negative, unfavorable

Examples of usage

  • The unfavourable weather conditions led to the cancellation of the outdoor event.
  • Due to the unfavourable forecast, many flights were delayed.
Context #2 | Adjective

opinion

Not expressing approval or support; disapproving.

Synonyms

critical, disapproving, uncomplimentary, unflattering

Examples of usage

  • Her unfavourable review of the movie influenced many people not to watch it.
  • The teacher had an unfavourable opinion of the student's behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfavourable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfavorável

🇮🇳 अप्रिय

🇩🇪 ungünstig

🇮🇩 tidak menguntungkan

🇺🇦 несприятливий

🇵🇱 niekorzystny

🇯🇵 不利な

🇫🇷 défavorable

🇪🇸 desfavorable

🇹🇷 olumsuz

🇰🇷 불리한

🇸🇦 غير ملائم

🇨🇿 nepříznivý

🇸🇰 nepriaznivý

🇨🇳 不利的

🇸🇮 neugoden

🇮🇸 óhagstæður

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელი

🇦🇿 mənfi

🇲🇽 desfavorable

Etymology

The word 'unfavourable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'favourable' meaning 'giving approval or support'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century.

See also: favour, favourable, favourite.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,224, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.