Definitions for unfavorable
ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəlun·fa·vor·able

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. unfavorable, unfavourable(adj)

   not encouraging or approving or pleasing

   "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression"

2. unfavorable, unfavourable(adj)

   (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

   "unfavorable winds"

3. unfavorable, unfavourable(adj)

   not favorable

   "made an unfavorable impression"; "unfavorable reviews"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. unfavorable(Adjective)

   Disadvantageous, adverse, unsuitable, inconducive; serving to hinder or oppose.

2. unfavorable(Adjective)

   Not favorable, disapproving.

3. unfavorable(Adjective)

   Causing obstacles or delay; not conducive to travel or work; inclement.

4. unfavorable(Adjective)

   Not auspicious; ill-boding.

Origin: un- + favourable

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Unfavorable(adj)

   not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unfavorable in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unfavorable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of unfavorable in a Sentence

1. Ella Wagner:

   The concern is that the environment is unfavorable for us if the case came before the labor board.

2. The Russian defense ministry:

   The incident was the result of unfavorable weather conditions in the area, so there's no need to look for any conspiracy theories here.

3. Martin Van Buren:

   We have seen time gradually dispel every unfavorable foreboding and our Constitution surmount every adverse circumstance dreaded at the outset as beyond control.

4. Enbridge Inc -LRB- ENB.TO -RRB-:

   Under the newly changed FERC tax policy, holding certain interstate pipelines in MLP structures is highly unfavorable to unitholders and is no longer advantageous.

5. James Hardie:

   Asbestos adjustments for the quarter and full year primarily reflect the unfavorable movement in the actuarial adjustment of US$195.8 million recorded at year end.

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