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Recent Examples of unfavorably
More than three-quarters of independent voters view him unfavorably, while 70% of Republicans view him favorably.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The mixed messaging about gas prices and the war comes as the president’s popularity is near an all-time low and the war in Iran is viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans, recent polls show.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The survey found that AIPAC is viewed favorably by 39% of American Jews and unfavorably by 29%, with the rest being unsure.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Just 11% in that poll viewed him unfavorably.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Any attempt by a government entity to unfavorably single out one religious group raises serious constitutional concerns.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Democrats’ favorability among registered Democrats stood at +49 points, with 70 percent viewing the party favorably and 21 percent viewing it unfavorably.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But instead, just over half (51%) of Massachusetts residents view the legislature unfavorably, according to a recent Pioneer Institute poll.
—Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
More than 4 in 10 respondents to that survey viewed Schumer unfavorably, while just 28 percent viewed him favorably.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The mixed messaging about gas prices and the war comes as the president’s popularity is near an all-time low and the war in Iran is viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans, recent polls show.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The survey found that AIPAC is viewed favorably by 39% of American Jews and unfavorably by 29%, with the rest being unsure.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Just 11% in that poll viewed him unfavorably.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Any attempt by a government entity to unfavorably single out one religious group raises serious constitutional concerns.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Democrats’ favorability among registered Democrats stood at +49 points, with 70 percent viewing the party favorably and 21 percent viewing it unfavorably.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But instead, just over half (51%) of Massachusetts residents view the legislature unfavorably, according to a recent Pioneer Institute poll.
—Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
More than 4 in 10 respondents to that survey viewed Schumer unfavorably, while just 28 percent viewed him favorably.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another during a shooting at Swedish Hospital is due in court on Tuesday to face charges from a previous case.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But a Chicago police officer was dead and another was critically wounded.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The same goes for her father when there’s no sign of pregnancy and the judgy women at church start clucking disapprovingly.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rosenbury notes disapprovingly that there was a petition to rescind Kirk’s invitation.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unfavorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorably. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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