unfavourable

CEFRB2

/ˌʌˈnfeɪvərəbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not helpful, positive, or likely to succeed.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not auspicious; ill-boding.

Examples

  • I made it plain that the situation was unfavourable to us.

  • The decision was unfavourable to us.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a belief, state of mind, etc.: not favourable; disapproving.

  2. Serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable.

  3. Of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles; not conducive to travel or work; inclement.

More examples

In context

  • The shade of a dense pine wood, is more unfavorable to the springing up of pines of the same species than of oaks within it.

  • The wind was right under the land, the tide unfavorable.

  • The fact that the bride went through the ceremony without her bridal bouquet is looked upon by many as an unfavorable omen.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + favourable.