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 president highlighted the military operation in Iran that has proven deeply unpopular, and an immigration agenda that has provoked intense backlash.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Polling has consistently confirmed that the war is wildly unpopular with Americans.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The request will face an uphill battle and puts vulnerable Republicans in a politically tricky position, since backing it could be seen as support for the unpopular war.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The request could put vulnerable Republicans in a difficult position months out from the 2026 midterm elections if they’re forced to vote on additional funds for an unpopular war.
—
Angela D. Greiling Keane,justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Polling has consistently confirmed that the war is wildly unpopular with Americans.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The request will face an uphill battle and puts vulnerable Republicans in a politically tricky position, since backing it could be seen as support for the unpopular war.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The request could put vulnerable Republicans in a difficult position months out from the 2026 midterm elections if they’re forced to vote on additional funds for an unpopular war.
—
Angela D. Greiling Keane,justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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