unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
Recent Examples on the Web
Google was an early entrant in 2013 with Google Glass, although that device was unpopular with consumers because of its high price, unfashionable look, limited functionality and short battery life.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
One of Lecornu's first moves has been to abandon plans to eliminate two public holidays, ING noted, as the new PM tries to dispel some of the political wrath targeted at his predecessor's proposal — just one part of Bayrou's unpopular cost-cutting plans.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Allowing this massive government giveaway to expire may prove unpopular with the voters who benefit.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The takeover remains widely unpopular among Washington residents – some 80% oppose it, according to a Washington Post poll.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
One of Lecornu's first moves has been to abandon plans to eliminate two public holidays, ING noted, as the new PM tries to dispel some of the political wrath targeted at his predecessor's proposal — just one part of Bayrou's unpopular cost-cutting plans.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Allowing this massive government giveaway to expire may prove unpopular with the voters who benefit.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The takeover remains widely unpopular among Washington residents – some 80% oppose it, according to a Washington Post poll.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpopular
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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