unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
Recent Examples on the Web
Industry pushback Commercial software companies are continuing to blast Direct File as unpopular and unnecessary — pointing out that its user pool is still dwarfed by those using other options.
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Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Russia is widely unpopular in Georgia, due to Moscow’s support for the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
—Reuters, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
This gradual loosening of restrictions, however, became unpopular with the Israeli public, given that over 130 Israelis are still hostages in Gaza.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the new law, and it is expected to be unpopular.
—Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Laws requiring social-media platforms to verify the ages of their users—and deny access to those too young—is unpopular with teens and tweens.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
The Skydance deal may also be unpopular with some of Paramount’s most influential shareholders.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Continue reading … ‘CAN’T RUN’ – Vulnerable 'moderate' senators' voting record with unpopular Biden comes back to haunt him.
—Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
Mandated with good intent, the annual performance review is generally unpopular with both managers and recipients.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
Russia is widely unpopular in Georgia, due to Moscow’s support for the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
—Reuters, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
This gradual loosening of restrictions, however, became unpopular with the Israeli public, given that over 130 Israelis are still hostages in Gaza.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the new law, and it is expected to be unpopular.
—Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Laws requiring social-media platforms to verify the ages of their users—and deny access to those too young—is unpopular with teens and tweens.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
The Skydance deal may also be unpopular with some of Paramount’s most influential shareholders.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Continue reading … ‘CAN’T RUN’ – Vulnerable 'moderate' senators' voting record with unpopular Biden comes back to haunt him.
—Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
Mandated with good intent, the annual performance review is generally unpopular with both managers and recipients.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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