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