Unfavorably

adv

adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an unfavorable manner. US
Adverb
  1. 1
    showing disapproval; in a disparaging way wordnet

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afieldamissaskanceaskantastrayawry

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"He compares himself unfavorably to others."

Etymology

From unfavorable + -ly.

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