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Recent Examples of unfavorably
But instead, just over half (51%) of Massachusetts residents view the legislature unfavorably, according to a recent Pioneer Institute poll.
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Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Hoosiers like Mihankhah are pleading for their fellow Americans ― a majority of whom view the war unfavorably, according to a recent NPR poll ― to support Iranians and the diaspora.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Republican leadership said nothing last month when Representative Randy Fine, a Florida Republican less than a year into his term, compared Muslims unfavorably to dogs and then proudly defended the comments.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Bryan Wirball also spoke unfavorably about the idea of a moratorium.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Betsy McCaughey, a late entrant in the race, was viewed favorably by 14% and unfavorably by 4%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Reuters survey found that more than half of respondents, 52 percent, view Kennedy unfavorably.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
Among those who do have an opinion, 34% view him favorably and 39% view him unfavorably.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Sixty percent of the public now has unfavorable views of ICE, compared with 37% of Americans who viewed the agency unfavorably in 2018.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Hoosiers like Mihankhah are pleading for their fellow Americans ― a majority of whom view the war unfavorably, according to a recent NPR poll ― to support Iranians and the diaspora.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Republican leadership said nothing last month when Representative Randy Fine, a Florida Republican less than a year into his term, compared Muslims unfavorably to dogs and then proudly defended the comments.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Bryan Wirball also spoke unfavorably about the idea of a moratorium.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Betsy McCaughey, a late entrant in the race, was viewed favorably by 14% and unfavorably by 4%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Reuters survey found that more than half of respondents, 52 percent, view Kennedy unfavorably.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2026
Among those who do have an opinion, 34% view him favorably and 39% view him unfavorably.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Sixty percent of the public now has unfavorable views of ICE, compared with 37% of Americans who viewed the agency unfavorably in 2018.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The second dog, a large mixed breed, was critically wounded by a stray slug and died before it could be brought to an Animal Care Centers of NYC facility for treatment, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another was critically injured.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 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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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
Cite this Entry
“Unfavorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorably. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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