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
Republicans are seeking to maintain majority control in Congress in this year's midterm elections, a cycle that is historically unfavorable to the president's party.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Indeed, with Iran’s refusal to end hostilities on unfavorable terms and willingness to fight to the end, alongside Israel’s belligerence and desire to disintegrate the Iranian state, risks of further escalation remain.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Ultimately leaned Splitter, who had perhaps the most unfavorable situation in the NBA this year, taking over for Chauncey Billups on opening day, and coached the Blazers to the playoffs in a tough Western Conference.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Indeed, with Iran’s refusal to end hostilities on unfavorable terms and willingness to fight to the end, alongside Israel’s belligerence and desire to disintegrate the Iranian state, risks of further escalation remain.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Ultimately leaned Splitter, who had perhaps the most unfavorable situation in the NBA this year, taking over for Chauncey Billups on opening day, and coached the Blazers to the playoffs in a tough Western Conference.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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According to Newsweek, the overall score was composed of 80% from survey results, and 20% from social listening analysis, which analyzed media coverage and online discussion to assess whether public sentiment was positive, neutral or negative.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The contest aims to challenge negative stereotypes of seagulls, which are often seen as a nuisance, by imitating them, per local network WTV.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most common adverse effects were jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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As of April 30, no adverse reactions due to the consumption of the breakfast pizzas had been reported.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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These Knicks still need to close the Hawks out in hostile territory in Game 6.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Extreme recovery conditions The Asse II mine presents a uniquely hostile environment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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