unpopular

[ uhn-pop-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. not popular; disliked or ignored by the public or by persons generally.
2. in disfavor with a particular person or group of persons.

unpopular

/ ˌʌnpɒpjʊˈlærɪtɪ; ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə /

adjective

1. not popular with an individual or group of people

Derived Forms

• unˈpopularly, adverb
• unpopularity, noun

Other Words From

• unpop·u·lari·ty noun
• un·popu·lar·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpopular¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + popular

Example Sentences

This has, naturally, has made him unpopular among the world’s billionaires.

From Los Angeles Times

Silver added that most incumbent parties are “unpopular” and tend to lose elections anyways.

From Salon

The Fiscal Council had noted that ministers could choose to exercise pay restraint, but that would be "unpopular and difficult".

From BBC

The long-ruling party has become increasingly unpopular as Japan finds itself in the throes of economic challenges including soaring inflation, a sluggish economy and a weak yen.

From BBC

In the end, Fraga and Coleman said, Harris receiving the amount of support from American voters that she did was a feat in and of itself given how unpopular Biden has been.

From Salon