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unfavourable

This word is the opposite of "favourable". It is commonly used in formal writing, such as business reports or news articles. Please note that "unfavourable" is the British English spelling. In American English, it is spelled "unfavorable" (without the 'u').

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall while Karen is at her home office.
Karen Smith

Your father's mood is completely unfavourable. Don't bring up the car when you get home.

Karen Smith
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith

yikes. i'll just keep a low profile then.

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Karen uses 'unfavourable' to describe David's temperament, warning Chloe of his mood. Chloe responds with the slang 'yikes' and the idiom 'keep a low profile', meaning she will avoid attracting attention to avoid conflict.

Meanings

adjective

Not providing a benefit; adverse or disadvantageous.

"The company faced unfavourable market conditions during the economic downturn."

adjective

Expressing disapproval, criticism, or a lack of support.

"The film received several unfavourable reviews from the critics."

adjective

Not likely to lead to a successful outcome; unlucky.

"It was an unfavourable time to start a new business venture."

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