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Unpopularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpopularity

 

[ ˌʌnˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of popularity

Unpopularity refers to the state of not being liked, accepted, or supported by a large number of people. It can result from various factors such as differing opinions, behaviors, or characteristics that are not well received by the majority.

Synonyms

disfavor, lack of approval, unfavorableness

Examples of usage

  • His unpopularity among his colleagues made it difficult for him to advance in his career.
  • The unpopularity of the new policy led to protests from the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpopularity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impopularidade

🇮🇳 अलोकप्रियता

🇩🇪 Unbeliebtheit

🇮🇩 ketidakpopuleran

🇺🇦 непопулярність

🇵🇱 niepopularność

🇯🇵 不人気 (ふにんき)

🇫🇷 impopularité

🇪🇸 impopularidad

🇹🇷 popüler olmama

🇰🇷 인기 없음 (ingi eops-eum)

🇸🇦 عدم الشعبية

🇨🇿 neoblíbenost

🇸🇰 nepopulárnosť

🇨🇳 不受欢迎 (bù shòu huānyíng)

🇸🇮 nepriljubljenost

🇮🇸 óvinsæld

🇰🇿 танымал емес

🇬🇪 არაპოპულარობა

🇦🇿 populyar olmama

🇲🇽 impopularidad

Word origin

The word 'unpopularity' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'popularity' which comes from the Latin word 'popularis' meaning 'belonging to the people'. The concept of popularity has been a significant aspect of social interactions throughout history, with unpopularity often associated with social exclusion or disapproval.

See also: popular, popularise, popularity, popularize, unpopular.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,884, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.