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Recent Examples of unfavorably
By contrast, 39% of voters viewed Steyer favorably and 43% unfavorably.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
In Europe, a staggering three quarters of Germans and French view China unfavorably.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.
—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
Only 11% of Democrats and 28% of independent voters viewed her unfavorably.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Warren matched Healey and Markey with 35% of voters viewing her unfavorably, with 48% of voters at the same time viewing her favorably.
—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
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
In Europe, a staggering three quarters of Germans and French view China unfavorably.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The poll found that Talarico is viewed favorably by 46% of November 2026 Texas likely voters and unfavorably by35%.
—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
Only 11% of Democrats and 28% of independent voters viewed her unfavorably.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Warren matched Healey and Markey with 35% of voters viewing her unfavorably, with 48% of voters at the same time viewing her favorably.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
Adverb
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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,
7 June 2026
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Rodriguez pointed out that California laws monitoring toxic elements in baby food haven’t negatively affected parents.—
Rachel Fobar,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Both men were critically wounded, police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The third child was critically injured.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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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
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.—
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 14 Jun. 2026.
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