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
The sales themselves might have involved duress, with the owners forced into quick, unfavorable deals.
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Fritz Kaegi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Clinton Forty-eight percent of respondents in the latest poll expressed a favorable view toward Clinton, while 41% expressed an unfavorable view and 12% had no opinion.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a retaliatory move by the government against broadcasters whose content or coverage is perceived to be unfavorable.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
In their poll conducted between January 22 and 27, Trump had ticked up to a favorability rating of +2, with 50 percent favorable and 48 percent unfavorable.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Fritz Kaegi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Clinton Forty-eight percent of respondents in the latest poll expressed a favorable view toward Clinton, while 41% expressed an unfavorable view and 12% had no opinion.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a retaliatory move by the government against broadcasters whose content or coverage is perceived to be unfavorable.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
In their poll conducted between January 22 and 27, Trump had ticked up to a favorability rating of +2, with 50 percent favorable and 48 percent unfavorable.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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Industry traffic was negative every month except November, and sales slid over the summer, which is typically a high point for restaurants.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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For some pets, especially those with past negative experiences, loud noises, sudden movements, or aggressive tones can be triggering.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some such adverse impacts include difficulty driving or with close-up activities like reading, writing, cooking, sewing or fixing things around the house.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Sitting for too long can lead to a host of adverse health effects, but taking short movement breaks throughout the day can offset these risks.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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In a notable thawing of tensions between Russia and the U.S., Trump even promised to visit Moscow, and said Putin would be welcome in Washington, D.C. The president has also become increasingly hostile toward Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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China’s relentless nuclear buildup, its hostile espionage operations, its militant rhetoric, and, above all, its support for Russia suggest that Xi has already made his call and that a confrontation with the United States is inevitable.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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