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unfavorably

/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/
(UK: unfavourably)
un · fa · vor · a · bly
Adjective:unfavorable
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unfavorably Lexical Profile

unfavorably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

American In a manner that expresses disapproval, criticism, or a negative judgment.

Example

"The public reacted unfavorably to the proposed increase in local property taxes."

2

American In a way that is disadvantageous, harmful, or likely to cause a poor outcome.

Example

"The company's quarterly earnings compared unfavorably with those of its main competitors."

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• Rhymes for unfavorably

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfavorably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfavorably
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