unfavorably

Definition of unfavorablynext

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Recent Examples of unfavorably The same polling also found that 41% of Jewish voters view pro-Israel lobbyists AIPAC favorably, and 35% unfavorably. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, Jeffries fared only a bit better—27 percent viewed him favorably, while 45 percent viewed him unfavorably. — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 The survey of roughly 80,000 midterm voters found that 53% view socialism unfavorably, compared with 33% who viewed it favorably. — Luke Fountain,alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026 Bass’ surge in the poll was more notable because the mayor’s favorable ratings — which have been in the tank since the January 2025 wildfires — remained underwater, with 65% of Angelenos viewing her unfavorably compared to 64% in the last poll. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 There were also complaints about its look, with some even unfavorably comparing it to the Nissan Leaf. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 In polls, both during and at the end of Joe’s presidency, a third of people viewed her unfavorably and a third had no opinion of her. — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 When the stars of some of his early shorts reacted unfavorably, he was crushed. — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 Households earning $50,000 to $100,000 are split evenly on socialism, and 69% view big business unfavorably, more than any other income group. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorably
Adverb
  • Missouri was negatively affected by all five reviews conducted during this game.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Private equity’s encroachment into healthcare has raised serious concerns about the quest for profits negatively affecting patient care — can states identify effective strategies for pushing back and preventing those adverse outcomes?
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • In 2017, he was critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at a baseball practice where several Republican lawmakers and staffers were preparing for an annual charity baseball game against Democrats.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And most critically, the crew worked hand-in-hand with local officials to coordinate filming locations that would not disrupt the archaeological sites or the sacred Rapa Nui culture.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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