adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n- ' f ā -v( ə -)r ə -b ə l, - ' f ā -v ə r-b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1548
1 a : OPPOSED , CONTRARY b : expressing disapproval : NEGATIVE < unfavorable reviews>
2 : not propitious : DISADVANTAGEOUS <an unfavorable business climate>
3 : not pleasing <an unfavorable feature of the plan>
– un · fa · vor · able · ness noun
– un · fa · vor · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb