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unfavorable

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


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“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

A fishing boat that was converted into an aid vessel, which had also left Mexico last Friday, arrived on Tuesday, a few days later than planned due to unfavorable weather, currents and battery issues.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

That’s likely to “raise inflation while weighing on growth — an unfavorable mix for both bonds and equities,” say Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

More than a year later, 56% of those polled said they had an unfavorable view of her, while 31% viewed her favorably.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

During her first term in Congress, the Montana legislature changed the boundaries of its voting districts, and Rankin found herself in a politically unfavorable area.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling