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
An unpopular candidate hobbled by a foreign military conflict.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Occupying the middle gives you a couple of human shields on either side of you to cushion any potential blows, but the middle seat is uncomfortable and an unpopular first choice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Occupying the middle gives you a couple of human shields on either side of you to cushion any potential blows, but the middle seat is uncomfortable and an unpopular first choice.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unpopular
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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