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Definition unfavourable in British English

unfavourable adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
1

not positive, or not showing approval

Example

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

Example

His business methods have attracted plenty of unfavourable comments.

Synonyms and related words
accusatory accusing acerbic
2

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

Example

They had finally gained independence, but on very unfavourable terms.

Synonyms and related words
hopeless unworkable unpromising
Definition unfavourable in British English