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unfavorable


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Not pleasing or desirable; unpleasant.

    - "The unfavorable weather made us stay indoors."
    - "His unfavorable comments about my work were demotivating."

Antonyms

favourable , favourable , fortunate
Synonyms

favourable , inauspicious , unfortunate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unfavorable
unravelable , unmovable , uncontrollable , unplayable
Variants
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unfavorable , unfavorableness , unfavorablenesses , unfavorably , in an unfavorable light
Forms
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unfavorably, unfavorableness, unfavorable's


Etymology
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Before the 15th century, the word 'unfavorable' was spelled as 'unfavourable'. It originated from the Old French word 'desfavor', which meant 'displeasing'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unfavorable' is often used in meteorology to describe weather conditions that are not favorable for a particular activity, such as farming or sailing.

  2. In astronomy, an 'unfavorable' position of a planet refers to its position in the sky that makes it difficult to observe.

  3. The term 'unfavorable' has been used in politics to describe situations or conditions that are not favorable to a particular party or candidate.

  4. In business, an 'unfavorable' market condition refers to a market environment that is not conducive to profitable business activities.


Related Concepts
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  1. Adverse: Adverse means 'opposed to one's interests or harmful'. It is closely related to the concept of 'unfavorable' as both words describe situations or conditions that are not desirable.

  2. Disadvantageous: Disadvantageous means 'having or causing a disadvantage; harmful or detrimental'. It is also related to the concept of 'unfavorable' as both words describe situations or conditions that are not beneficial or desirable.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'unfavorable' has been used to describe various situations or conditions that are not desirable. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the 'unfavorable' weather is used to create a sense of foreboding and suspense.

How to Memorize "unfavorable"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'unfavorable', visualize a situation where you are not pleased or happy. Imagine a rainy day, a difficult task, or a disagreement with someone. Focus on the feelings of displeasure and unhappiness associated with such situations.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'unfavorable', associate it with words that describe unpleasant or unwelcome situations, such as 'disagreeable', 'unpleasant', 'unpleasurable', 'unwelcome', or 'displeasing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'unfavorable', use the acronym 'U-N-F-A-V-O-R-A-B-L-E' to remember its meaning: 'U'npleasant, 'N'ot desirable, 'F'rom 'A'dvantage, 'V'ery 'O'bjectionable, 'R'esulting in 'A'dverse 'B'enefits, 'L'eaving 'E'veryone unhappy.


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