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.
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Yet even among Christians, Hegseth's extreme views are unusual and unpopular.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, when the speculative juices are flowing and asset prices are soaring, such measures are unpopular.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The former mayor is unpopular among progressive Chicago Democrats and Black voters.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Manfred has developed a reputation as a tinkerer, having introduced the generally popular pitch clock and the generally unpopular ghost runner rule, which automatically places a runner on second base at the start of each extra inning in regular-season games.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But, when the speculative juices are flowing and asset prices are soaring, such measures are unpopular.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The former mayor is unpopular among progressive Chicago Democrats and Black voters.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Manfred has developed a reputation as a tinkerer, having introduced the generally popular pitch clock and the generally unpopular ghost runner rule, which automatically places a runner on second base at the start of each extra inning in regular-season games.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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