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Definition unfavorable in American English

unfavorable adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

not positive or not showing approval

Example

The report makes unfavorable comparisons with the system used in France.

Example

His business methods have attracted plenty of unfavorable comment.

Synonyms and related words
accusatory accusing acerbic
2

an unfavorable situation or set of conditions is one that involves difficult problems and makes success harder to achieve

Example

the current unfavorable economic climate

Example

They had gained independence, but on very unfavorable terms.

Synonyms and related words
hopeless unworkable unpromising
Definition unfavorable in American English