CEFR B1

unfavorable

adjective

Meaning

Not likely to lead to success or a good result; not positive or approving.

Examples

The company reported unfavorable financial results for the third quarter.
He received an unfavorable review of his performance from his manager.

Synonyms: negative, adverse, detrimental, inauspicious

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unfavorable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/

Definition

Not likely to lead to success or a good result; not positive or approving.

Examples

The company reported unfavorable financial results for the third quarter.
He received an unfavorable review of his performance from his manager.
The conditions for the rescue mission were unfavorable due to the storm.

How to Use unfavorable

unfavorable to (prepositional phrase): Not good or helpful for someone or something. — "The economic climate was unfavorable to small businesses."
unfavorable for (prepositional phrase): Not likely to lead to a good outcome for someone or something. — "The weather was unfavorable for sailing."

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