unfavorable

[ uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not favorable; contrary; adverse:

   an unfavorable wind.

2. not propitious:

   an unfavorable omen.

3. unfortunate; undesirable; disadvantageous:

   an unfavorable development.

Other Words From

• un·favor·a·ble·ness noun
• un·favor·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfavorable¹

Middle English word dating back to 1540–50; un- ¹, favorable

Example Sentences

Overall 75% of unmarried young women have a “very unfavorable” view of Trump himself, with that hostility naturally spilling over to his supporters.

From Salon

The unfavorable weather conditions also sparked smaller wildfires elsewhere in Southern California, including in Santa Barbara County, Angeles National Forest and Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump's posts suggested that Pennsylvania is "cheating" his supporters seems like an early bit of groundwork to contesting any unfavorable results in a swing state that's still too close to call in most polls.

From Salon

The dating pool in our nation’s capital is stacked with singles who either work in government or politics, and are unfavorable toward Republicans.

From Salon

Liu called the episode an “unfavorable edit,” adding that, “in the break room, it was all ears.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adverse
• antagonistic
• calamitous
• damaging
• destructive
• disadvantageous
• hostile
• negative
• objectionable
• ominous
• troublesome
• unfriendly