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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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Polls show him as “the most unpopular chancellor in 30 years,” with approval around 20%, says Jeremie Peloso, chief strategist for Europe at BCA Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Bolojan's government has taken a series of unpopular measures, such as tax increases, as it seeks to cut the biggest deficit in the European Union.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

But installing himself as manager in place of current head coach Danny Cowley and assistant/brother Nicky would be deeply unpopular with fans.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“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

They were the most unpopular kids on campus.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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