CEFR B2

unpopular

adjective

Meaning

Not liked or supported by many people.

Examples

The policy was deeply unpopular with voters.
He was an unpopular leader, known for his harsh decisions.

Synonyms: disliked, disfavored, controversial, estranged

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unpopular (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɒpjələr/

Definition

Not liked or supported by many people.

Examples

The policy was deeply unpopular with voters.
He was an unpopular leader, known for his harsh decisions.
Her unpopular opinion was met with silence from the group.

How to Use unpopular

unpopular with (prepositional phrase): Disliked by a particular group of people. — "The new regulations were unpopular with small business owners."
unpopular among (prepositional phrase): Not liked or supported by people within a specific group. — "The idea was unpopular among the younger generation."

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