Definitions

unfavorable

[uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

very bad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse antagonistic calamitous damaging destructive disadvantageous hostile negative objectionable ominous troublesome unfriendly

WEAK

contrary discommodious ill ill-advised improper inadvisable inauspicious inconvenient inexpedient infelicitous inimical inopportune late low malapropos opposed poor regrettable tardy threatening unfit unfortunate unlucky unpromising unpropitious unseasonable unseemly unsuited untimely untoward wrong

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantageous agreeable aiding auspicious favorable fortunate friendly good happy helpful kind lucky nice positive propitious

Example Sentences

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A few days later, he warned internally that the startup is likely to face a "turbulent environment" and an "unfavorable economic climate," particularly given competitive pressure from Google.

From Barron's

That dynamic could continue in 2026, as Tesla faces increased competition abroad and an unfavorable regulatory environment at home.

From MarketWatch

Analysts broadly expect to see some positive impact from the China-U.S. detente, but ING economists note that unfavorable base effects could keep trade growth modest.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the company said it’s navigating “the near-term unfavorable effects of tariffs,” it also said that it expects to benefit in the end as it competes against companies that depend more on imports.

From Salon

But most National Rage Survey respondents gave AI chatbots ambiguous or modestly unfavorable ratings as tools for complaints.

From The Wall Street Journal

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