UNPOPULAR Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unpopular

adjective

Definition of unpopular

as in unrecognized

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Recent Examples of unpopular But these galaxies are arguably another nail in the coffin of its increasingly unpopular competitor. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 However, data centers have been unpopular in many communities as voters worry about higher electricity bills, declining water supplies and other effects. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Both are wildly unpopular, dwarfed only by massive, years-long opposition to the 1301 project. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Actually, my unpopular Artificial opinion is that Andrew Garfield should’ve committed more to his physical transformation. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpopular

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Adjective

By contrast, the same injury in an older adult may be affected by reduced balance, lower bone density, tendon degeneration, arthritis, drug side effects or an unrecognized fracture.

— Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The continents were later named after another Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci, who helped establish that the lands Europeans had encountered were part of a previously unrecognized continent.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unrecognized

Adjective

Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At least seven Jews are among the 17,000 missing Lebanese people whose fate remains unknown decades after the 15-year war ended, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

Adjective

Davis, a foster parent, was appointed in 2023 to the bipartisan Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Working Group, and is focused on family welfare issues and ideas to improve DCFS, a worthy and unsung focus.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
There was entertainment from both sides in unsung players stepping up.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsung

Adjective

There are thousands of wrestlers across the globe hoping to make a name for themselves and transform themselves from a no-name jobber into a star that is recognized by everyone.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of no-name

Adjective

What came next would eventually turn an obscure Medicaid settlement into a criminal investigation.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

In other cases, the warriors look unrecognizable, and more like odd scribbles.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Analysts have said the film was challenging to market, given a major twist in the plot, and that Cruise’s nearly unrecognizable appearance could have dissuaded his fan base from coming out to support the film.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unrecognizable

Adjective

Both help make the case that unfamous people, in all their honesty and complexity, are as worthy of our attention as celebrities.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture.

— Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of unfamous

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