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unfavourable

Definitions of unfavourable
  1. adjective
    not favorable
    synonyms: unfavorable
    bad
    having undesirable or negative qualities
  2. adjective
    not encouraging or approving or pleasing
    synonyms: unfavorable
    negative
    expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
    critical
    marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
    uncomplimentary
    tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
    admonishing, admonitory, reproachful, reproving
    expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
    adverse, inauspicious, untoward
    contrary to your interests or welfare
    disapproving
    expressing or manifesting disapproval
    discriminatory, invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
    bad
    having undesirable or negative qualities
    hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  3. adjective
    (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
    synonyms: unfavorable
    unpropitious
    not propitious
    adverse, contrary
    in an opposing direction
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