unfavorable — Not 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/
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.
Not advantageous or beneficial; expressing disapproval or creating disadvantageous conditions. Used to describe circumstances, opinions, or situations that work against success.
Unfavorable weather: adorable for some, deplorable for others!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + favor (kindness, approval) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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.”
“The company's unfavorable financial situation led to budget cuts across all departments.”
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