unfavourable

[US]/ˌʌn'feivərəbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. disadvantageous, not suitable, not in accordance with expectations.

Phrases & Collocations

unfavourable weather

unfavourable conditions

unfavourable outcome

Example Sentences

make allowance for unfavourable occurrences

We found that most people are unfavourable to the idea.

The company will lend you money on very unfavourable terms.

single mothers are often the target of unfavourable press attention.

8.I am at an unfavourable position in being conversationally unacquainted with English.

an unfavourable environment for growth

an unfavourable position to negotiate

Real-world Examples

People are good at explaining away unfavourable decisions, whoever makes them.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

A double-edged sword describes something with unfavourable as well as favourable consequences.

Source: 6 Minute English

Written verdicts in favourable rulings averaged 90 words, compared with just 47 for unfavourable ones.

Source: The Economist - Technology

" George" ! Mrs. Darling exclaimed, pained to see her dear one showing himself in such an unfavourable light.

Source: Peter Pan

The seasons most unfavourable to the crop are those of excessive drought or excessive rain.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Three)

And there is something of dignity in his countenance, that would not give one an unfavourable idea of his heart.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

Sometimes, when the day was very unfavourable, his sisters would expostulate.

Source: Jane Eyre (Original Version)

But my view was that the settlement offer that I was given was very, very unfavourable to me.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

And those that are not prepared risks significant ramifications, including uncertain and potentially unfavourable outcomes.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

The day had been unfavourable, and at that hour and place there were few people stirring.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

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