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- Dictionaryunfavourably/ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbli/
adverb
- 1. to the disadvantage of someone or something: "the plan unfavourably impacted on sales"
- 2. with a lack of approval or support: "his books were viewed unfavourably and fell out of print"
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UNFAVOURABLY definition: 1. in a way that does not give you an advantage or a good chance of success: 2. in a negative way…. Learn more.
adjective. UK (US unfavorable) uk / ʌnˈfeɪ.v ə r.ə.b ə l / us / ʌnˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.b ə l / Add to word list. C2. not giving you an advantage or a good chance of success: Current conditions are very unfavourable for new businesses. We have to be prepared for an unfavourable outcome. C2. negative and showing that you do not like something:
in a way that shows you do not approve of or like somebody/something. The proposals were looked upon unfavourably by senior managers. opposite favourably. Check pronunciation: unfavourably. Definition of unfavourably adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
unfavourably. unfavorably ( US) [ˈʌnˈfeɪvərəblɪ] ADV [ react, impress] → de forma negativa. he reviewed your book very unfavourably → hizo una crítica muy negativa de tu libro. she commented unfavourably on the way he was dressed → hizo comentarios desfavorables sobre la forma en que iba vestido.
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unfavourable (for/to something) (of conditions, situations, etc.) not good and likely to cause problems or make something more difficult. The conditions were unfavourable for agriculture. an unfavourable exchange rate.
Jun 27, 2024 · showing disapproval; in a disparaging way.
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success. Unfavourable economic conditions were blocking a recovery of the insurance market. We've got a fairly unfavourable exchange rate at the moment.
unfavourably meaning: 1. in a way that does not give you an advantage or a good chance of success: 2. in a negative way…. Learn more.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the adverb unfavourably mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb unfavourably. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.
