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Meaning of UNFAVORABLE

Pronunciation:  un'feyvurubul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose; "unfavorable winds"
  2. [adj]  not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments"
  3. [adj]  not favorable; "made an unfavorable impression"; "unfavorable reviews"
 
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 Synonyms: admonishing, admonitory, adverse, contrary, disapproving, discriminatory, harmful, hostile, inauspicious, invidious, reproachful, reproving, unfavourable, untoward
 
 Antonyms: favorable, favourable
 
 See Also: bad, critical, negative, uncomplimentary, unpropitious

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Un*fa"vor*a*ble\, a.
Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary;
discouraging. -- {Un*fa"vor*a*ble*ness}, n. --
{Un*fa"vor*a*bly}, adv.
 

 

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