Synonyms for

Unfavorably

Verb / ʌˈnfeɪvɜ:ʌbli: / Another word for unfavorably — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unfavorably means in a way that shows disapproval or negative judgement.

Synonyms & similar words

unfavourably favorably disapprovingly negatively critically harshly unsympathetically adversely oppressively hostilely antagonistically unsupportively oppositely contrarily adversarially inimically prejudicially detrimentally unpropitiously unwelcomingly awkwardly unfriendly

Example sentences

  1. The coach was looking at the player unfavorably because he missed the shot.
  2. Her parents looked at her unfavorably when she got a bad grade on her test.
  3. The dog barked unfavorably at the mailman.
  4. The teacher spoke to the student unfavorably for being late to class.
  5. She felt unfavorably towards the politician's policies.

Quotes

  • The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widely spread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible. - Bertrand Russell
  • The only way to escape the personal corruption of praise is to go on working. One is tempted to stop and listen to it. The only thing is to turn away and go on working. - Albert Einstein
  • Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. - Will Rogers

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