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unfavorably

un·fa·vor·a·ble
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-fey-ver-uh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl/
    • /ən.ˈfeɪ.və.rə.bli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-fey-ver-uh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl/

Definitions of unfavorably word

  • adjective unfavorably not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind. 1
  • adjective unfavorably not propitious: an unfavorable omen. 1
  • adjective unfavorably unfortunate; undesirable; disadvantageous: an unfavorable development. 1

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Origin of unfavorably

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1540-50; See origin at un-1, favorable

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Parts of speech for Unfavorably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unfavorably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for unfavorably

adv unfavorably

  • abominably — repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
  • adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
  • afoul — in or into a state of difficulty, confusion, or conflict (with)
  • amiss — If you say that something is amiss, you mean there is something wrong.
  • badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.

adverb unfavorably

  • critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
  • discouragingly — In a discouraging manner.
  • disparagingly — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
  • erringly — In an erring manner; with mistakes or sins.
  • erroneously — In an erroneous manner.

Antonyms for unfavorably

adv unfavorably

  • amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
  • approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
  • auspiciously — promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
  • conveniently — suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
  • favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.

adverb unfavorably

  • advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
  • enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
  • highly — in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food.

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