unfavorable, adj.
freq. cnt. 2
freq. cnt. 2
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
unfavorable unfavourable
sample sentences
"unfavorable conditions""an unfavorable comparison"
"unfavorable comments"
"unfavorable impression"
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(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
<adj.all>
unfavorable unfavourable
sample sentences
"unfavorable winds"
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derivationally related form
involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
<adj.all>
disadvantageous unfavorable unfavourable
sample sentences
"a disadvantageous outcome""a well-known study from the 1970's showed that gender stereotyping placed women in a disadvantageous position"
"made an unfavorable impression"
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