unfavorable

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective not encouraging or approving or pleasing; ; ; ,
  2. adjective (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
  3. adjective not favorable

Etymology

From un- + favorable.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unfavourable

Semantic network

Similar
discriminatory, admonitory, disapproving, adverse
Opposite (antonyms)
favorable

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