unfavorable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not encouraging or approving or pleasing
    unfavourable.
    • unfavorable conditions
    • an unfavorable comparison
    • unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression
  2. adjective (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
    unfavourable.
    • unfavorable winds
  3. adjective satellite not favorable
    unfavourable.
    • made an unfavorable impression
    • unfavorable reviews

WordNet


Un*fa"vor*a*ble adjective
Definitions
  1. Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging. -- Un*fa"vor*a*ble*ness, n. -- Un*fa"vor*a*bly, adv.

Webster 1913