unfavourable

• Описывает условия, обстоятельства или мнения, которые не являются хорошими или могут вызвать проблемы.

Describes conditions, circumstances, or opinions that are not good or are likely to cause problems.

1. Not encouraging or approvingB2formal

   Expressing disapproval or lacking support; not pleasing.

   Неблагоприятный

   • The committee gave an unfavourable review of the proposal.
   • Her comments were unfavourable towards the new policy.
   • The critics' response was largely unfavourable.

   Synonymsadversedisapprovingdiscouraginghostilenegativeopposedunfriendlyunsympathetic

   Antonymsencouragingfavorablepositivesupportive

2. Hindering or opposing (weather/wind)B2formal

   Describing conditions, especially wind or weather, that make progress difficult.

   Неблагоприятный

   • The sailors struggled against unfavourable winds.
   • Unfavourable weather conditions delayed the flight.
   • The expedition was postponed due to unfavourable tides.

   Synonymsadversecontraryhostileinclementroughstormyunpropitious

   Antonymsfairfavorablegood

3. Not favorableB2formal

   Not advantageous or beneficial; likely to cause problems.

   Неблагоприятный

   • The company faced unfavourable market conditions.
   • He received an unfavourable diagnosis from the doctor.
   • The terms of the contract were unfavourable to the workers.

   Synonymsadversebaddetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfortunateunpropitious

   Antonymsadvantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious