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
In Pew’s findings, 54% dislike Musk (and 36% report a very unfavorable view of him), compared to 42% with a positive view.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
The poll also shows that a strong majority of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, with 74 percent expressing disapproval, while only 13 percent view him favorably.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This isn’t the first time a couple has attempted a memorable move at their wedding to unfavorable results.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Sixty-three percent of Republicans had a favorable opinion, while 29% had an unfavorable view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
The poll also shows that a strong majority of Canadians hold an unfavorable view of Donald Trump, with 74 percent expressing disapproval, while only 13 percent view him favorably.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This isn’t the first time a couple has attempted a memorable move at their wedding to unfavorable results.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Sixty-three percent of Republicans had a favorable opinion, while 29% had an unfavorable view.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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Studies show that low self-concept clarity—when individuals lack a clear and stable understanding of themselves—is linked to various negative psychological outcomes like higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as less satisfying relationships.—
Dale Whelehan,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Consumers deciding to ‘sit it out and wait’ At first glance, January’s spending slump, the first negative monthly reading in nearly two years, appears to substantiate an increasingly unsettling picture of the economic outlook.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Severe chikungunya-like adverse reactions occurred in 1.6% of IXCHIQ recipients and none of the placebo recipients, according to the FDA.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a notable thawing of tensions between Russia and the U.S., Trump even promised to visit Moscow, and said Putin would be welcome in Washington, D.C. The president has also become increasingly hostile toward Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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China’s relentless nuclear buildup, its hostile espionage operations, its militant rhetoric, and, above all, its support for Russia suggest that Xi has already made his call and that a confrontation with the United States is inevitable.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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