unfavorable
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
unfavorable means: Likely to bring bad results or put someone at a disadvantage.
adjective
BAD PROSPECTSB2
Likely to bring bad results or put someone at a disadvantage.
- The odds are unfavorable.
- We canceled the trip because of an unfavorable weather forecast.
- They accepted the loan on unfavorable terms.
HINDERINGC1
Making it harder for someone to achieve a goal or carry out a plan.
- The climate is unfavorable to farming.
- High costs created an unfavorable environment for small businesses.
- The new rules are unfavorable to further investment.
Questions about unfavorable
What does unfavorable mean?
Likely to bring bad results or put someone at a disadvantage.
What is unfavorable in other languages?
Türkçe: olumsuz · Español: desfavorable · Français: défavorable · Deutsch: ungünstig · Italiano: sfavorevole · 日本語: 不利な
How do you pronounce unfavorable?
It is pronounced /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/.
How do you use unfavorable in a sentence?
The odds are unfavorable. We canceled the trip because of an unfavorable weather forecast.
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