unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
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In many countries, Trump remains an unpopular figure and leaders have taken heat for their over-the-top praise, working to win him over.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
Harris immediately faced another situation typical of vice presidents trying to run: She was tied to an unpopular incumbent.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Trump’s tariff approach remains deeply unpopular in public polling.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Something both Republicans and Democrats agree on is that phasing out new gasoline cars by 2035 is unpopular (65% of the entire sample).
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Saige Miller, NPR, 2 Aug. 2025
Harris immediately faced another situation typical of vice presidents trying to run: She was tied to an unpopular incumbent.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Trump’s tariff approach remains deeply unpopular in public polling.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Something both Republicans and Democrats agree on is that phasing out new gasoline cars by 2035 is unpopular (65% of the entire sample).
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpopular
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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