Unfavorable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl/ un·fa·vor·able

Meaning & Definition of Unfavorable

Unfavorable (adjective)

  1. opposed, contrary
  2. expressing disapproval, negative
  3. not propitious, disadvantageous

Unfavorable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. opposed to one's interests

    "the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees"

    similar: adverse, counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial, unfriendly, unsympathetic, untoward
    related: bad, baleful, baneful, evil, damaging, deleterious, destructive, detrimental, fatal, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, lethal, malignant, murderous, noxious, pernicious, poisonous, ruinous, threatening, troublesome, unhealthy, wounding, dangerous, hazardous, imperiling, jeopardizing, parlous, perilous, risky, unsafe, calumnious, defamatory, detractive, offensive, scathing, slanderous, antagonistic, antipathetic, inhospitable, intolerant, uncongenial, uncooperative, competing, conflicting, counteracting, countering, opposing, resistant, resisting
    opposite: advantageous, favorable, friendly, positive, supportive, sympathetic, well-disposed
    near: beneficial, good, helpful, propitious, useful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, nondestructive, nonfatal, nonlethal, nonthreatening, unresistant, tolerant, understanding, affable, agreeable, amiable, amicable, benign, benignant, complying, congenial, cordial, friendly, hospitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unfavorable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unfavorable:

adverse, counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial, unfriendly, unsympathetic, untoward

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unfavorable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unfavorable:

advantageous, favorable, friendly, positive, supportive, sympathetic, well-disposed

Related Words for Unfavorable

bad, baleful, baneful, evil, damaging, deleterious, destructive, detrimental, fatal, harmful, hurtful, ill, injurious, lethal, malignant, murderous, noxious, pernicious, poisonous, ruinous, threatening, troublesome, unhealthy, wounding, dangerous, hazardous, imperiling, jeopardizing, parlous, perilous

Near Antonyms of Unfavorable

beneficial, good, helpful, propitious, useful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, nondestructive, nonfatal, nonlethal, nonthreatening, unresistant, tolerant, understanding, affable, agreeable, amiable, amicable, benign, benignant, complying, congenial, cordial, hospitable

Word Forms of Unfavorable

Derived words: unfavorableness (noun), unfavorably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unfavorable

First known use: 1548

Words & Phrases Containing Unfavorable

in an unfavorable light

Frequently Asked Questions about Unfavorable

What does "Unfavorable" mean?

"Unfavorable" means opposed, contrary. As an adjective, it is defined as: opposed, contrary.

What is another word for "Unfavorable"?

Other words for "Unfavorable" include adverse, counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial and unfriendly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unfavorable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unfavorable"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unfavorable". Common alternatives include adverse, counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial, unfriendly, unsympathetic and untoward.

What is the opposite of "Unfavorable"?

Antonyms of "Unfavorable" include advantageous, favorable, friendly, positive, supportive, sympathetic and well-disposed. Near antonyms include beneficial, good, helpful and propitious.

How do you use "Unfavorable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unfavorable" in a sentence: "the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees".

Is "Unfavorable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unfavorable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unfavorable"?

"Unfavorable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·fa·vor·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unfavorable"?

First known use: 1548.