as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
Among the residents who cited crime as their top concern, 59% held an unfavorable view of Johnson.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, unfavorable views of the conflict in the Middle East have left Democrats hopeful that there’s room for dialogue with Cuba.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Republicans are seeking to maintain majority control in Congress in this year's midterm elections, a cycle that is historically unfavorable to the president's party.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Still, unfavorable views of the conflict in the Middle East have left Democrats hopeful that there’s room for dialogue with Cuba.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Republicans are seeking to maintain majority control in Congress in this year's midterm elections, a cycle that is historically unfavorable to the president's party.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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The country is already carbon-negative, over 70 percent forested (the national constitution requires at least 60 percent to be preserved), and powered almost entirely by hydroelectricity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Trappings near her home in following months caught a variety of deer mice and white-footed mice, though the rodents tested negative for the virus.—
Eva Flowe
May 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The most common adverse effects were jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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As of April 30, no adverse reactions due to the consumption of the breakfast pizzas had been reported.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Being on the road and in a hostile environment is something that Ayton also is looking forward to.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The race between Jones and Jackson has been incredibly hostile, with both releasing a myriad of attack ads and going after one another in debates.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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