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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But policy changes that cause massive disruption or more limited access to top-of-the-line services also tend to be unpopular, historically tying the hands of policymakers.
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Caitlin Owens, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The polls indicate that these measures are unpopular, despite being a key aspect of Trump's administration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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The UK proposal has been expectedly unpopular in the music industry, which has advocated for strict regulations on AI companies to ensure their works could only be used with the express permission of rights holders.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Even if Musk’s specific actions are unpopular, government itself is unpopular — especially bureaucracies that many Americans believe are wasteful and inefficient.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Caitlin Owens, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The polls indicate that these measures are unpopular, despite being a key aspect of Trump's administration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
The UK proposal has been expectedly unpopular in the music industry, which has advocated for strict regulations on AI companies to ensure their works could only be used with the express permission of rights holders.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Even if Musk’s specific actions are unpopular, government itself is unpopular — especially bureaucracies that many Americans believe are wasteful and inefficient.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 21 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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