unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Much of the work of the civil rights movement was unpopular in its own time.
— Made By History, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Since joining President Donald Trump’s administration as DOGE’s figurehead—presiding over the quasi-legal gutting of the federal government—Musk has become not just polarizing but also genuinely unpopular in America.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
He is also known for his controversial — and unpopular in California — measures, including a bill that would have overturned a 2013 law that allows students to play on sports teams that reflect their gender identity.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Much of the work of the civil rights movement was unpopular in its own time.
— Made By History, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Since joining President Donald Trump’s administration as DOGE’s figurehead—presiding over the quasi-legal gutting of the federal government—Musk has become not just polarizing but also genuinely unpopular in America.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
He is also known for his controversial — and unpopular in California — measures, including a bill that would have overturned a 2013 law that allows students to play on sports teams that reflect their gender identity.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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