English adjective: unfavorable | |||
1. | unfavorable not encouraging or approving or pleasing | ||
Samples | Unfavorable conditions. An unfavorable comparison. Unfavorable comments. Unfavorable impression. | ||
Synonyms | unfavourable | ||
Similar | admonishing, admonitory, adverse, disapproving, discriminatory, inauspicious, invidious, reproachful, reproving, untoward | ||
See also | bad, critical, hostile, negative, uncomplimentary | ||
Antonyms | favorable, favourable | ||
2. | unfavorable (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose | ||
Samples | Unfavorable winds. | ||
Synonyms | unfavourable | ||
Similar | adverse, contrary | ||
See also | unpropitious | ||
Antonyms | favorable, favourable | ||
3. | unfavorable not favorable | ||
Samples | Made an unfavorable impression. Unfavorable reviews. | ||
Synonyms | unfavourable | ||
Similar | bad | ||
Antonyms | good | ||