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unfavourable

un·fa·vou·rable

uncommon uk

adjective

1.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

  • “unfavorable conditions”
  • “an unfavorable comparison”
  • “unfavorable comments”
  • “unfavorable impression”
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2.

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

  • “unfavorable winds”
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Origin

From un- + favourable.

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