adj ·5 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   US standard spelling of unfavourable. US, alt-of, standard

   "Microrefugia are sites that support populations of species when their ranges contract during unfavorable climate episodes."

Adjective

1. 1
   involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness wordnet
2. 2
   (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose wordnet
3. 3
   not encouraging or approving or pleasing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adversedisadvantageousdisapprovinguntowardadmonishingadversary

Antonyms

All antonyms

favourablefinger-lickin' goodfireballgrouse

Example

More examples

"The weather is unfavorable for our athletic meet today."

Etymology

From un- + favorable.

Related phrases

ill boding

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