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   unfavourable

   /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. expressing or showing a lack of approval or support: "single mothers are often the target of unfavourable press attention" Similar adversecriticalhostileinimicalunfriendlyantagonisticunsympatheticnegativeopposingill-disposedcontrarydiscouragingdisapprovinguncomplimentaryunflatteringdamaginginjuriouspoorlowbadantipatheticOpposite favourablepositive
   • 2. likely to lead to an adverse outcome: "unfavourable economic conditions" Similar disadvantageousadverseinauspiciousunpropitiousunfortunateunluckyunhappydetrimentalbadgloomyunsuitableinappropriateinconvenientinopportuneinaptOpposite favourableadvantageous

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   • 1. unfavourableness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › unfavourableUNFAVOURABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNFAVOURABLE definition: 1. not giving you an advantage or a good chance of success: 2. negative and showing that you do…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › unfavourableUNFAVOURABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems and reduce the chance of success. Unfavourable weather has affected the crops. American English : unfavorable / ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl /

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNFAVORABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having or showing a negative opinion: The play received generally unfavorable reviews. unfavorable adjective (NOT HELPFUL) not tending to help; not likely to lead to a positive result: Unfavorable weather conditions this morning caused a postponement of the launch of the space shuttle.

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   adjective. not encouraging or approving or pleasing. synonyms: unfavorable. negative. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial. critical. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws. uncomplimentary. tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNFAVORABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Unfavorable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success. The decision to delay the launch stems from unfavorable weather conditions. The whole international economic situation is very unfavorable for the countries in the south.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionunfavourable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   unfavourable (for/to something) (of conditions, situations, etc.) not good and likely to cause problems or make something more difficult. The conditions were unfavourable for agriculture. an unfavourable exchange rate.