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Meaning of unfavorable to
The primary meaning of "unfavorable to" refers to something that is not advantageous or beneficial.
Etymology of unfavorable to
The phrase "unfavorable to" is derived from the words "unfavorable" and "to", with "unfavorable" coming from the Old French word "desfavorable", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of") and "favorable" (meaning "showing approval or support")
Historically, the word "unfavorable" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is not pleasing or advantageous
Synonyms
adverse to
opposed to
against
contrary to
unfavorable toward
hostile to
inimical to
detrimental to
harmful to
prejudicial to
disadvantageous to
opposed
averse to
resistant to
unwilling to
disinclined to
unenthusiastic about
disapproving of
unsympathetic to
uncooperative with
antagonistic to
unfavorable towards
negative about
critical of
disfavoring
unpropitious to
Definitions
- Not favorable or advantageous, having a negative effect or impact
- * Not supporting or approving of something, having an opposing view
Usage Examples
- The new policy is unfavorable to small businesses, as it increases their tax burden
- * The weather forecast is unfavorable to our plans for a picnic, as it predicts heavy rain
Antonyms
favorable to
advantageous to
beneficial to
supportive of
approving of
sympathetic to
cooperative with
enthusiastic about
inclined to
willing to
advantageous
beneficial
favorable
positive
supportive
approving
sympathetic
cooperative