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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)

disadvantageousInvolving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness.
The new employment scheme is disadvantageous to women.
unfavourableNot 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)

adverseIn an opposing direction.
Adverse circumstances.
antagonisticCharacterized by antagonism or antipathy.
An antagonistic group of bystanders.
biasedFavoring 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.
comparisonThe act of examining resemblances.
No comparison between the two books.
diametricalOf or along a diameter.
He s the diametrical opposite of Gabriel.
disapprovingExpressing or manifesting disapproval.
He shot a disapproving glance at her.
discriminateDistinguish.
Discriminate judgments.
discriminatoryBeing biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand.
Discriminatory attitudes and practices.
dislikeHave or feel a dislike or distaste for.
My dislike of him was instinctive.
enemyA personal enemy.
Routine is the enemy of art.
factiousRelating or inclined to dissension.
A factious country.
hostileShowing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Hostile takeover.
incompatible(of two people) unable to live together harmoniously.
Incompatible personalities.
inequitableUnfair; unjust.
Inequitable taxation.
inequityLack of fairness or justice.
Policies aimed at redressing racial inequity.
inhospitableUnfavorable to life or growth.
The barren inhospitable desert.
inimicalUnfriendly; hostile.
An inimical critic.
iniquitousCharacterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin.
Iniquitous deeds.
invidiousContaining or implying a slight or showing prejudice.
She d put herself in an invidious position.
negativeHaving a negative charge.
Photographs and negatives should be supplied for enlargement purposes.
opposedBeing in opposition or having an opponent.
Parties opposed to the ruling party.
oppositionA direction opposite to another.
Her Majesty s loyal opposition.
overtlyIn an overt manner.
The selection policy was not overtly stated.
subjectiveThe subjective case.
His views are highly subjective.
unfairNot fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception.
It would be unfair to blame her for the situation.
unfriendlyNot disposed to friendship or friendliness.
An unfriendly act of aggression.
unjustNot equitable or fair.
An unjust judge.
untowardContrary to your interests or welfare.
Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.
windswept(of a place) exposed to strong winds.
His windswept hair.
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