as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
Echoing a similar point is former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who has criticized the current landscape for boxers as stagnant and unfavorable, especially for boxers who aren’t stars.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The strategic coordination, while aggressive, reflected legitimate political calculations to minimize costly primary contests during an unfavorable midterm environment for Republicans.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Time, of course, moves slower in unfavorable situations, like running on a treadmill.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
El Nino conditions often suppress activity during the Atlantic hurricane season by producing unfavorable atmospheric winds.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The strategic coordination, while aggressive, reflected legitimate political calculations to minimize costly primary contests during an unfavorable midterm environment for Republicans.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Time, of course, moves slower in unfavorable situations, like running on a treadmill.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
El Nino conditions often suppress activity during the Atlantic hurricane season by producing unfavorable atmospheric winds.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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Court records and large-scale studies indicate that elite colleges’ race-aware and holistic admissions systems have operated as a negative factor for Asian American applicants, contributing to lower admission/attendance odds than similarly qualified white applicants.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s latest iPhone software update is drawing attention—some of which is negative—not just for its incremental upgrades, but also for a shift in how users interact with one of its core apps.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether to report adverse events — illnesses or deaths potentially related to the products — to the FDA is largely at manufacturers’ discretion.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fugitives are allowed the first shot lest the officer face investigation, charges, interrogation by attorneys, and even adverse public opinion.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 45th president’s victory in the crowded 2016 primary effectively toppled the existing Republican Establishment, injecting the party with a combination of populism and distrust that was especially hostile to the way things were done before.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Customers will keep fighting back with dirty returns, unused reservations and hostile reviews.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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