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

Need another word that means the same as “unpopular”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “unpopular” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unpopular” are: disliked, friendless, unloved, hated, detested, despised

Unpopular as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unpopular" as an adjective

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

• Not liked or popular.
• Regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval.

Synonyms of "Unpopular" as an adjective (6 Words)

despised	Treated with dislike or contempt.
detested	Treated with dislike or contempt.
disliked	Regarded with aversion. He was intensely disliked.
friendless	Having no friends; alone. They have been left virtually friendless.
hated	Treated with dislike or contempt.
unloved	Not loved. Melanie felt lonely and unloved.

Usage Examples of "Unpopular" as an adjective

• Unpopular ideas.
• Unpopular measures.
• An unpopular war.
• Luke was unpopular with most of the teachers.

Associations of "Unpopular" (30 Words)

anonymous	(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name. His impeccable slightly anonymous Chelsea flat.
classic	An artist who has created classic works. His books have become classics.
contest	An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants. They contested the outcome of the race.
copy	Send someone a copy of an email that is addressed to a third party. The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over.
epitomize	Be a perfect example of. The company epitomized the problems faced by British industry.
excellent	Very good;of the highest quality. Made an excellent speech.
exemplary	(of damages) exceeding the amount needed for simple compensation. Her works are exemplary of certain feminist arguments.
extremely	To a very great degree; very. Extremely interesting.
formulaic	Constituting or containing a set form of words. Formulaic expressions such as Once upon a time.
internet	A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. The guide is also available on the internet.
involuntary	Done without will or conscious control. Involuntary manslaughter.
likewise	In a like manner; similarly. The programmes of study will apply from five years of age likewise the attainment targets.
mainstream	Belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream. His thinking was in the American mainstream.
model	Create a representation or model of. A well known fashion model.
nameless	(of a child) illegitimate. Some pictures were taken by a nameless photographer.
ordinary	(especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by deputation. He sets out to depict ordinary people.
overseer	A person who supervises others, especially workers.
politically	With regard to social relationships involving authority. Southeast Asia is divided politically into a number of nation states.
popular	(of political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties. A democratic or popular movement.
popularity	The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after. The universal popularity of American movies.
pseudonym	A fictitious name, especially one used by an author. I wrote under the pseudonym of Evelyn Hervey.
scribe	A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented. Mark the position of the lock body on the door edge then scribe a centre mark.
simplistic	Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are. A simplistic theory of the universe.
typical	Characteristic of a particular person or thing. A typical suburban community.
unidentified	Not yet identified. A picture of an unidentified motorcyclist.
unintentional	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent. The offense was unintentional.
unintentionally	Not on purpose. Unintentionally rude song lyrics.
unknown	An unknown and unexplored region. An unknown island.
unnamed	Being or having an unknown or unnamed source. The unnamed man was found unconscious.
whereabouts	Where or approximately where. Whereabouts do you come from.