unfavorable

sfavorevole, svantaggioso

Che probabilmente darà cattivi risultati o metterà qualcuno in una situazione di svantaggio.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: bad, adverse, disadvantageous

Contrari: favorable

Espressioni comuni: an unfavorable outcome, unfavorable odds, unfavorable terms

sfavorevole, avverso

Che rende più difficile raggiungere un obiettivo o realizzare un piano.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: unfavorable to something (These conditions are unfavorable to plant growth.)

Sinonimi: unhelpful, adverse, unsupportive

Contrari: favorable

Espressioni comuni: unfavorable to growth, unfavorable conditions, an unfavorable environment