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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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Officials hope fans will see it as a signal of a return to the roots, now that a contentious antitrust lawsuit and an unpopular playoff system have been left behind in 2025.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
His policies on everything from immigration enforcement to tariffs and foreign policy are all unpopular.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
So, for anyone hoping for a better LA, their highest profile choices are an unpopular progressive mayor, a democratic socialist and a reality show guy.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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David Szondy
february 10, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Officials hope fans will see it as a signal of a return to the roots, now that a contentious antitrust lawsuit and an unpopular playoff system have been left behind in 2025.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
His policies on everything from immigration enforcement to tariffs and foreign policy are all unpopular.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
So, for anyone hoping for a better LA, their highest profile choices are an unpopular progressive mayor, a democratic socialist and a reality show guy.
—Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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