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unfavorableNot advantageous or beneficial; expressing disapproval or creating disadvantageous conditions. Used to describe circumstances, opinions, or situations that work against success.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Not advantageous or beneficial; expressing disapproval or creating disadvantageous conditions. Used to describe circumstances, opinions, or situations that work against success.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/

Korean meaning: 불리한, 좋지 않은

Korean pronunciation: 언-페이-버-러-블 (강세: 페이)

Example Sentences

  • The movie received unfavorable reviews from critics who said it was worse than watching paint dry.
  • His unfavorable attitude toward vegetables made dining with him quite challenging.
  • The unfavorable exchange rate meant I could only afford instant noodles during my trip to Europe.

unfavorable

ADJECTIVE

//ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl//

Not advantageous or beneficial; expressing disapproval or creating disadvantageous conditions. Used to describe circumstances, opinions, or situations that work against success.

unfavorable concept
💡 Concept

Not advantageous or beneficial; expressing disapproval or creating disadvantageous conditions. Used to describe circumstances, opinions, or situations that work against success.

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unfavorable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Unfavorable weather: adorable for some, deplorable for others!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootfavor
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'favor' meaning kindness or goodwill, combined with the English negative prefix 'un-' and suffix '-able' to create the meaning 'not worthy of favor or approval'.

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🎵Rhyme

comfortablehonorablereasonable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The movie received unfavorable reviews from critics who said it was worse than watching paint dry.

His unfavorable attitude toward vegetables made dining with him quite challenging.

😄 Fun example

The unfavorable exchange rate meant I could only afford instant noodles during my trip to Europe.

The company's unfavorable financial situation led to budget cuts across all departments.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

adversedisadvantageousnegativehostiledetrimental

Antonyms

favorableadvantageous