as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
In Pew’s findings, 54% dislike Musk (and 36% report a very unfavorable view of him), compared to 42% with a positive view.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
The poll also shows that a strong majority of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, with 74 percent expressing disapproval, while only 13 percent view him favorably.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This isn’t the first time a couple has attempted a memorable move at their wedding to unfavorable results.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Sixty-three percent of Republicans had a favorable opinion, while 29% had an unfavorable view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
The poll also shows that a strong majority of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, with 74 percent expressing disapproval, while only 13 percent view him favorably.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This isn’t the first time a couple has attempted a memorable move at their wedding to unfavorable results.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Sixty-three percent of Republicans had a favorable opinion, while 29% had an unfavorable view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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So the reality is, investors should expect negative economic events like recessions to occur periodically throughout their lifetimes, and use that knowledge to plan ahead.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the first two seasons, the panel tried not to comment on anything negative.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Throughout their operations and supply chains, companies utilize a vast array of chemicals, some with a potential for adverse environmental and human health impacts.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The set-up has grown increasingly hostile over time, and became an impassible roadblock when the Lerner family tried to sell the Nationals back in 2022.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Prince overcame the hostile environment and kept TCU afloat during the first quarter when the Horned Frogs struggled to find their footing offensively.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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