unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
Recent Examples on the Web
The policies have proven wildly unpopular among most teachers, particular among teachers’ unions.
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
This election cycle, where two unpopular presidential candidates top the ticket, could potentially cement the 3rd District as a safe Democratic seat.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
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Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
This election cycle, where two unpopular presidential candidates top the ticket, could potentially cement the 3rd District as a safe Democratic seat.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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