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
Brankin said when unpopular decisions are made, leaders are the ones who should be accountable.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The majority's brief and unsigned opinion said those challenging the policy haven't shown that its purpose is to harm a politically unpopular group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team has been remarkably unpopular for years, struggling to carve out its own consistent niche, and their attendance consistently ranks among the lowest in the league, notes Spotrac's Keith Smith.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump is unpopular in the Old Dominion State, and Spanberger has sought to tie her GOP rival to him, making the lack of endorsement likely a net-plus for Earle-Sears’s campaign.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The majority's brief and unsigned opinion said those challenging the policy haven't shown that its purpose is to harm a politically unpopular group.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team has been remarkably unpopular for years, struggling to carve out its own consistent niche, and their attendance consistently ranks among the lowest in the league, notes Spotrac's Keith Smith.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump is unpopular in the Old Dominion State, and Spanberger has sought to tie her GOP rival to him, making the lack of endorsement likely a net-plus for Earle-Sears’s campaign.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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