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Recent Examples of unfavorably
Still, the Amish consistently compare their language unfavorably to standard German.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Almost every force scores unfavorably.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Just before the primary election, 44% of likely primary voters surveyed had a favorable view of Becerra compared to 38% who viewed him unfavorably.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Steyer, a former hedge fund founder who left his company to pursue environmental activism and politics, was viewed favorably by 39% of voters but unfavorably by 43%, the poll found.
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John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
That poll also found that 43% of respondents have a favorable view of Platner, with 41% viewing him unfavorably and 14% with no opinion on him.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
In Europe, a staggering three quarters of Germans and French view China unfavorably.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Only 11% of Democrats and 28% of independent voters viewed her unfavorably.
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Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Almost every force scores unfavorably.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Just before the primary election, 44% of likely primary voters surveyed had a favorable view of Becerra compared to 38% who viewed him unfavorably.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Steyer, a former hedge fund founder who left his company to pursue environmental activism and politics, was viewed favorably by 39% of voters but unfavorably by 43%, the poll found.
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John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
That poll also found that 43% of respondents have a favorable view of Platner, with 41% viewing him unfavorably and 14% with no opinion on him.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
In Europe, a staggering three quarters of Germans and French view China unfavorably.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Only 11% of Democrats and 28% of independent voters viewed her unfavorably.
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Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
Adverb
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Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
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That is because they are not forced to read or think critically on a daily basis and do not have the structured learning routine of a classroom.
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.
Adverb
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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.
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Rosenbury notes disapprovingly that there was a petition to rescind Kirk’s invitation.
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“Unfavorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorably. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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