Unfavourable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfavourable
[ ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.