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Definitions

unpopular

[uhn-pop-yuh-ler] / ʌnˈpɒp yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
not liked or sought after
Synonyms
WEAK
abhorred avoided creepy despised detested disesteemed disfavored disliked drip dumpy execrated gross loathed loser lousy obnoxious ostracized out out of favor rejected scorned shunned unaccepted unattractive uncared-for undesirable unloved unvalued unwanted unwelcome weird wimpy
Antonyms
WEAK
delightful desirable fashionable liked popular wanted

Example Sentences

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“What we’re seeing is that supporting trans people isn’t unpopular — it’s that the loudest opposition has gone unanswered in some places,” Hack said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

There are over nine million of these properties, which remain unpopular among locals who prefer new homes in centrally located areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Direct military assistance would also be deeply unpopular among the Japanese people, with a recent poll by newspaper The Asahi Shimbun showing 82% of voters disapprove of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Polls have shown the campaign is widely unpopular.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

“No, that’s the most unpopular guy in the whole school. I’m not even a close second.”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz