unfavorable

Definition of Unfavorable in English :

1. unfavorable, unfavourable

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

Example Sentences:
'unfavorable conditions'
'an unfavorable comparison'
'unfavorable comments'
'unfavorable impression'

2. unfavorable, unfavourable

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

Example Sentences:
'unfavorable winds'

3. unfavorable, unfavourable

not favorable

Example Sentences:
'made an unfavorable impression'
'unfavorable reviews'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Unfavorable

adjective

not favorable

; specif.,

a.

not propitious

b.

adverse, contrary, or disadvantageous

adj.

1. Likely to be a hindrance; disadvantageous: unfavorable winds.

2. Having or showing opposition; adverse: an unfavorable reaction to our proposal.