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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This could be about your past or something ongoing, positive or negative.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The paratroopers are trained to jump into hostile or contested areas to secure key territory and airfields.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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However, Iran’s UN Mission said in a post on X that ‘non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other states’ may obtain ‘safe passage’ through the Strait of Hormuz via coordination with Tehran.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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