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.
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Data centers are growing increasingly unpopular.
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David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And there’s a great deal this deeply unpopular president doesn’t want people paying close attention to.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
However, the school notes that speech can’t be restricted just because of fear of disruption or fear of an unpopular opinion.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Despite the overwhelming vote in favor in parliament, the measure was even more overwhelmingly unpopular among the Finnish public.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And there’s a great deal this deeply unpopular president doesn’t want people paying close attention to.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
However, the school notes that speech can’t be restricted just because of fear of disruption or fear of an unpopular opinion.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Despite the overwhelming vote in favor in parliament, the measure was even more overwhelmingly unpopular among the Finnish public.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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