“+ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from un- (I) + favorable
1.
a. : not disposed to favor : opposed , contrary
unfavorable comment
reasons for being unfavorable to the proposal
b. : expressing disapproval : negative
an unfavorable response
2.
a. : tending to retard, discourage, or make more difficult : disadvantageous
an atmosphere unfavorable to calm discussion
an unfavorable business climate
an unfavorable wind
b. : indicative of an unsuccessful outcome : boding ill
unfavorable weather for a camping trip
conditions unfavorable for a new enterprise
3.
a. : not pleasing : disagreeable , undesirable
an unfavorable feature of the plan
b. : having the value of imports exceed that of exports
an unfavorable balance of trade
4. archaic : repulsive in looks : ill-favored , ugly