unfavorable

/ʌnfˈeɪvəɹəbəl/

/ˌənˈfeɪvɝəbəɫ/

[adjective]

unfavorable

[ADJECTIVE]

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

synonyms : unfavourable

antonyms : favorable

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose

synonyms : unfavourable

antonyms : favorable

involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

synonyms : disadvantageous

unfavourable

antonyms : advantageous

Examples

1. The orchard's yield of apples was lower this year due to unfavorable weather conditions.

2. Joe was about to sign a contract with a new business partner when his lawyer advised him that a little wit may save a fortunate man from signing a contract with unfavorable terms.

3. The film gained unfavorable reviews due to poor script and weak plot.

4. Because the interactions between unlike molecules are unfavorable.