Synonyms for

Unpopular

Verb / ˌʌˈnpɑ:pjʌlɜ: / Another word for unpopular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not liked or approved by most people

Synonyms & similar words

popular unfashionable unwanted disliked detested ignored hated unloved rejected undesirable unwelcome unacceptable unappealing unattractive unpleasant unfavorable unpopular unfavored unimportant uninteresting unremarkable

Synonyms by register

Formal

discredited disesteemed unfavored unsupported

Informal

out of favor not liked a bummer

Literary

unloved despised

Antonyms

popular liked favored approved accepted celebrated endorsed

Common collocations

  • very unpopular
  • unpopular opinion
  • unpopular decision
  • unpopular with
  • unpopular at the time
  • increasingly unpopular
  • deeply unpopular

Word family

noun unpopularity
adjective unpopular
adverb unpopularly

Usage note

Unpopular is often used to describe opinions, decisions, or policies that are not well-received by the general public or a specific group. It can also describe a person who is not liked.

Example sentences

  1. The unpopular boy sat alone at lunchtime.
  2. The unpopular restaurant had very few customers.
  3. The unpopular opinion was not well-received by the group.
  4. The unpopular color was not chosen for the logo.
  5. The unpopular politician lost the election.

Quotes

  • I'm not an unpopular person, just unpopular opinions.
  • I'm not afraid of being unpopular.
  • Unpopular opinions are still opinions. You can't let that change what you think.

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