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
James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, is at least the fifth federal judge who is facing a House GOP impeachment attempt after issuing a ruling unfavorable to the administration.
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
As of March 2025, 36% of Americans have a favorable view of the Republican Party and 48% have an unfavorable opinion, according to the poll.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, due to unfavorable weather, NASA is targeting undocking from the space station at 1:05 a.m.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, about Vice President JD Vance, 44% of Americans polled have an unfavorable opinion, 33% rated him favorably and 23% had no opinion.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfavorable
Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
As of March 2025, 36% of Americans have a favorable view of the Republican Party and 48% have an unfavorable opinion, according to the poll.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, due to unfavorable weather, NASA is targeting undocking from the space station at 1:05 a.m.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, about Vice President JD Vance, 44% of Americans polled have an unfavorable opinion, 33% rated him favorably and 23% had no opinion.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfavorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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In the realm of finance, this means that positive emotions encourage strategic long-term financial planning, while negative emotions push individuals toward short-term, reactionary spending habits.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Among all adults, about 4 in 10 had a negative view of Ocasio-Cortez while about 3 in 10 had a positive view.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The takeover offer will be subject to customary closing conditions including market and business-related material, adverse change clauses and regulatory approval.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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No adverse events were reported after six weeks of treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Andreas typically waits until there have been three instances of potential hostile communication before asking her friend or colleague if everything is OK.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations – most of them from Afghanistan – Pakistan has not always welcomed the foreigners, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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