UNFAVORABLE


Meaning of UNFAVORABLE in English

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

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