unpopular

adjective

Definition of unpopularnext
as in unrecognized

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Recent Examples of unpopular The agreements have proved unpopular among the public in certain signatory countries such as Morocco and Bahrain, sparking widespread protests. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Instead, most Republicans stood firm in a critical hearing with an administration waging a hugely unpopular war, while Democrats highlighted the gap between its premature victory laps and the current stalemate. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Other lawmakers were concerned about appropriating more funds for a war effort that seems to be rapidly escalating and remains unpopular with the American public. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 22 July 2026 As the United States enters a possible 12th day of strikes on Iran and multiple Arab Gulf allies report attacks from Iran, the unpopular war seems to be escalating, despite the White House's ongoing efforts for negotiations and a cease-fire. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpopular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopular
  1. unrecognized
  2. unknown
  3. unsung
  4. no-name
  5. unimportant
  6. obscure
  7. unrecognizable
  8. unfamous
Adjective
  • The lever that may go unrecognized Look back at the equation.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • However, an unrecognized species of Asian pangolin (Manis aurita) has been hidden among the trees of Nepal and Northern India.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Definition of unrecognized
Adjective
  • The lab got its start with studies of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the 1900s, when ranchers and cattle were dying from the then-unknown disease.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The previously unknown visit, revealed to the Washington Examiner by a source familiar with the matter, appears to be his first since leaving power in April.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
Definition of unknown
Adjective
  • But the filmmakers hoped to focus on the resilience and unsung work of the county employees — not just the tragedy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The Chiefs have enjoyed a dynasty, which isn’t achievable without having many unsung architects behind the scenes.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of unsung
Adjective
  • 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
  • Decisive to their survival was the no-name midfielder Sabatini plucked out of Brazil.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Definition of no-name
Adjective
  • The Analyst can spend all their time answering urgent but unimportant requests.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Wright agrees that the findings shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that omega-3s are unimportant for the brain.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
Definition of unimportant
Adjective
  • Perhaps that’s what led to one Manchester United fan to start what must be one of the most obscure player songs in the club’s terrace songbook.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The article warns that such high valuations, lacking public financial transparency, obscure true value.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of obscure
Adjective
  • Johnny Depp looks unrecognizable in full costume as the Christmas Carol miser to promote his upcoming film Ebenezer at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The fear of an unrecognizable partner is, at the moment, a notable obsession of popular culture.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of unrecognizable
Adjective
  • 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
  • Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Definition of unfamous

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