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unfavorable

adjective
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Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adjective

    Serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable.

  2. Meaning 2 · adjective

    Not auspicious; ill-boding.

  3. Meaning 3 · adjective

    Of a belief, state of mind, etc.: not favourable; disapproving.

  4. Meaning 4 · adjective

    Of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles; not conducive to travel or work; inclement.

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  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “unfavorable” when they mean: serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “unfavorable” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “unfavorable” in professional communication.”

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