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Recent Examples of unfavorably
Sixty percent of the public now has unfavorable views of ICE, compared with 37% of Americans who viewed the agency unfavorably in 2018.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
An August Pew Research Center survey found 39% of respondents viewed the DOJ favorably, while 46% viewed it unfavorably.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Both leaders are underwater with respondents, with Trump viewed unfavorably by 8 percent more respondents than those who viewed him favorably and Biden viewed unfavorably by 10 percent more respondents than those who viewed him favorably.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2026
Of the respondents, 25% view unions unfavorably with another 27% neutral and 1% having never heard of unions.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Indiana and Oregon on consecutive weeks in October sets up unfavorably for Matt Rhule’s fourth Nebraska team.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the contract, McGraw is barred from using any footage identified by the mayor’s office as compromising public safety, revealing investigatory techniques or portraying NYPD unfavorably.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Courts look unfavorably on people who receive assets and then immediately file for bankruptcy protection, after all, and doing so could lead to your bankruptcy being denied altogether.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
An August Pew Research Center survey found 39% of respondents viewed the DOJ favorably, while 46% viewed it unfavorably.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Both leaders are underwater with respondents, with Trump viewed unfavorably by 8 percent more respondents than those who viewed him favorably and Biden viewed unfavorably by 10 percent more respondents than those who viewed him favorably.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2026
Of the respondents, 25% view unions unfavorably with another 27% neutral and 1% having never heard of unions.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Indiana and Oregon on consecutive weeks in October sets up unfavorably for Matt Rhule’s fourth Nebraska team.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Under the contract, McGraw is barred from using any footage identified by the mayor’s office as compromising public safety, revealing investigatory techniques or portraying NYPD unfavorably.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Courts look unfavorably on people who receive assets and then immediately file for bankruptcy protection, after all, and doing so could lead to your bankruptcy being denied altogether.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
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Seasonal Affective Disorder can negatively impact mental health during winter, but making small changes to your home can help boost your mood.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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With the kakapo still critically endangered, there’s little prospect of conservation efforts ending anytime soon, although those working with the birds are easing their hands-on management each breeding season.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Santos-Aviles died in September 2025 after she was found critically burned near her home in Uvalde, Texas, according to the local police department.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fatsis quotes a Britannica editor comparing Wikipedia, disparagingly, to a public rest room—a comparison that’s not entirely wrong.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The same goes for her father when there’s no sign of pregnancy and the judgy women at church start clucking disapprovingly.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rosenbury notes disapprovingly that there was a petition to rescind Kirk’s invitation.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Unfavorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorably. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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