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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That’s what happened in Cleveland, where business advocates didn’t see much negative impact to local shops simply because there weren’t many there to begin with, Shah recalls.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
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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But several of Barker’s best moments and best performances have come in high-pressure games or in hostile atmospheres.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rubio said Wednesday Trump's plan wasn't meant as a hostile move, but was one people need to think about.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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