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
At almost every moment since May, the election has found a way to demand the near-constant attention of a populace wary of former President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Harris, who are historically unpopular.
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
That view may not be popular today, but many unpopular ideas are woven into the laws of the land.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
By contrast, Trump was tapping a powerful undercurrent: The deeply unpopular Biden record, especially on the economy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
For instance, at a Bitcoin conference, Trump promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler on his first day in office — a move that resonates strongly with crypto advocates, as Gensler’s policies have often been unpopular in the cryptosphere.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
That view may not be popular today, but many unpopular ideas are woven into the laws of the land.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
By contrast, Trump was tapping a powerful undercurrent: The deeply unpopular Biden record, especially on the economy.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
For instance, at a Bitcoin conference, Trump promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler on his first day in office — a move that resonates strongly with crypto advocates, as Gensler’s policies have often been unpopular in the cryptosphere.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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