UNFAVORABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNFAVORABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “unfavorable”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “unfavorable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unfavorable” are: disadvantageous, unfavourable

Unfavorable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unfavorable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unfavorable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not encouraging or approving or pleasing.
• Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness.
• Not favorable.
• Not encouraging or approving or pleasing.
• Tending to hinder or oppose.
• (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose.

Synonyms of "Unfavorable" as an adjective (2 Words)

disadvantageous	Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness. The new employment scheme is disadvantageous to women.
unfavourable	Not encouraging or approving or pleasing. Single mothers are often the target of unfavourable press attention.

Usage Examples of "Unfavorable" as an adjective

• Unfavorable conditions.
• Unfavorable winds.
• An unfavorable comparison.
• Unfavorable comments.
• Made an unfavorable impression.
• Unfavorable impression.

Associations of "Unfavorable" (30 Words)

adverse	In an opposing direction. Adverse circumstances.
antagonistic	Characterized by antagonism or antipathy. An antagonistic group of bystanders.
biased	Favoring one person or side over another. We will not tolerate this biased media coverage.
bleak	(of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favourable outcome. Bleak winds of the North Atlantic.
comparison	The act of examining resemblances. No comparison between the two books.
diametrical	Of or along a diameter. He s the diametrical opposite of Gabriel.
disapproving	Expressing or manifesting disapproval. He shot a disapproving glance at her.
discriminate	Distinguish. Discriminate judgments.
discriminatory	Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand. Discriminatory attitudes and practices.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. My dislike of him was instinctive.
enemy	A personal enemy. Routine is the enemy of art.
factious	Relating or inclined to dissension. A factious country.
hostile	Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. Hostile takeover.
incompatible	(of two people) unable to live together harmoniously. Incompatible personalities.
inequitable	Unfair; unjust. Inequitable taxation.
inequity	Lack of fairness or justice. Policies aimed at redressing racial inequity.
inhospitable	Unfavorable to life or growth. The barren inhospitable desert.
inimical	Unfriendly; hostile. An inimical critic.
iniquitous	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. Iniquitous deeds.
invidious	Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice. She d put herself in an invidious position.
negative	Having a negative charge. Photographs and negatives should be supplied for enlargement purposes.
opposed	Being in opposition or having an opponent. Parties opposed to the ruling party.
opposition	A direction opposite to another. Her Majesty s loyal opposition.
overtly	In an overt manner. The selection policy was not overtly stated.
subjective	The subjective case. His views are highly subjective.
unfair	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. It would be unfair to blame her for the situation.
unfriendly	Not disposed to friendship or friendliness. An unfriendly act of aggression.
unjust	Not equitable or fair. An unjust judge.
untoward	Contrary to your interests or welfare. Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.
windswept	(of a place) exposed to strong winds. His windswept hair.