What does unfavourable mean?
Definitions for unfavourable
un·favourable
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Princeton's WordNet
unfavorable, unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
"unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression"
unfavorable, unfavourableadjective
(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
"unfavorable winds"
unfavorable, unfavourableadjective
not favorable
"made an unfavorable impression"; "unfavorable reviews"
Wiktionary
unfavourableadjective
not approved of
unfavourableadjective
opposing or hindering
Etymology: un- + favourable
ChatGPT
unfavourable
Unfavourable is an adjective that refers to something not beneficial, disadvantageous, or adverse. It describes a circumstance, condition, or outcome that is not conducive to success or positive results, causing difficulties or hindering progress. It can also denote expressing or showing a lack of support or approval.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Unfavourable
un-fā′vur-a-bl, adj. not favourable or propitious.—n. Unfā′vourableness.—adv. Unfā′vourably.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of unfavourable in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of unfavourable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of unfavourable in a Sentence
The details are in line with the government's overall guidelines, china's measures to boost the economy will definitely lift demand and this will be unfavourable for the overcapacity cut.
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