Main Entry: un·fa·vor·able

Pronunciation: \ˌən-ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl, -ˈfā-vər-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1548

1 a : opposed, contrary b : expressing disapproval : negative <unfavorable reviews>
2 : not propitious : disadvantageous <an unfavorable business climate>
3 : not pleasing <an unfavorable feature of the plan>

— un·fa·vor·able·ness noun

— un·fa·vor·ably \-blē\ adverb