as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
Trump has a history of suing the media over unfavorable coverage.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
In a recent update, the team of hurricane seasonal forecasters at Colorado State University said dry and stable conditions in the Atlantic and shearing winds have created unfavorable conditions for storms to form.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Magellan, a conservative-leaning Colorado firm, found that among voters who supported Kamala Harris in 2024, 47% have unfavorable opinions of the Democratic Party.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Brands without off-premise or digital channels may see traffic slip in unfavorable weather or during demand shifts.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
In a recent update, the team of hurricane seasonal forecasters at Colorado State University said dry and stable conditions in the Atlantic and shearing winds have created unfavorable conditions for storms to form.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Magellan, a conservative-leaning Colorado firm, found that among voters who supported Kamala Harris in 2024, 47% have unfavorable opinions of the Democratic Party.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Brands without off-premise or digital channels may see traffic slip in unfavorable weather or during demand shifts.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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There is also, generally speaking, universal admission that boy, this game sure runs terribly on PC, leading to a huge number of negative Steam reviews, causing the game to be Mixed there.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then, there’s the power to see through all of that, through what could be perceived as pain or a negative situation, and see the colorfulness of my culture, the warmth of my culture, and the community, as well.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Children and those who are breastfeeding or of child-bearing age may be at higher risk for potential adverse effects.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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These interactions can alter the effectiveness of either product or other medications taken concurrently and/or increase the incidence of adverse effects.—
Pearl Pugh,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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More than thirty signs referencing racial discrimination and the hostile attitudes of white people to those who were formerly enslaved will come down or be partially covered.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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