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Recent Examples of unfavorably
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
Researchers at Mayo analyzed almost 40,000 employee surveys and discovered that the prevalence of burnout was much higher among responders who rated their immediate supervisor unfavorably on certain leadership qualities.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Warren was the only one of the five candidates who finished with the highest number of voters viewing her both favorably and unfavorably.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Others used the opportunity to compare Slap’s unfavorably to other KC-area barbecue restaurants.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Even so, support for Bass has been tepid and many voters view her unfavorably.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The two-term governor, who is seeking a third term in November while pondering a potential 2028 White House bid, is viewed favorably by 68% of Chicagoans and unfavorably by 20%.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Researchers at Mayo analyzed almost 40,000 employee surveys and discovered that the prevalence of burnout was much higher among responders who rated their immediate supervisor unfavorably on certain leadership qualities.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Warren was the only one of the five candidates who finished with the highest number of voters viewing her both favorably and unfavorably.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Others used the opportunity to compare Slap’s unfavorably to other KC-area barbecue restaurants.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Even so, support for Bass has been tepid and many voters view her unfavorably.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The two-term governor, who is seeking a third term in November while pondering a potential 2028 White House bid, is viewed favorably by 68% of Chicagoans and unfavorably by 20%.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
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Or, framed less negatively, other literatures, for example Ukrainian, ought to be chosen in its place in the name of representation and justice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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And 30% believe data centers negatively affect the quality of life for people living nearby.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Her 2014 album, El Asunto, was also critically acclaimed, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Tropical Latin album, and a Latin Grammy nod for Best Folk Album.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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By the end of the interview, both Andy and Barbara transitioned from discussing their show amid Emmys season, to passionately encouraging their viewers to read, write, and think critically.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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