Unfavorable

/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not advantageous or beneficial; likely to have negative effects.

The weather conditions were unfavorable for the outdoor event.

Disadvantageous; creating a situation that is not conducive to success.

The team's performance suffered due to unfavorable market conditions.

Not conducive to favorable outcomes; detrimental.

She faced unfavorable reviews from the critics for her latest play.

Expressing disapproval or criticism.

The report provided an unfavorable assessment of the company's financial prospects.

From prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'favorable' from Latin 'favorabilis'.

unfavorable conditions

Situations that are not suitable or beneficial.

unfavorable review

A critique that reflects negative feedback.

unfavorable odds

Chances that are not in favor of success.

favor

A kind act or gesture to support someone.

advantageous

Creating favorable conditions; beneficial.

A bummer

That exam result was a real bummer.

Bad vibes

There's some bad vibes about that decision.