unfavourable

• Descreve condições, circunstâncias ou opiniões que não são boas, que são desvantajosas ou que podem causar problemas.

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.

   Desfavorável

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

   Sinônimosadversedisapprovingdiscouraginghostilenegativeopposedunfriendlyunsympathetic

   Antônimosencouragingfavorablepositivesupportive

2. Hindering or opposing (weather/wind)B2formal

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

   Desfavorável

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

   Sinônimosadversecontraryhostileinclementroughstormyunpropitious

   Antônimosfairfavorablegood

3. Not favorableB2formal

   Not advantageous or beneficial; likely to cause problems.

   Desfavorável

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

   Sinônimosadversebaddetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousnegativeunfortunateunpropitious

   Antônimosadvantageousauspiciousbeneficialfavorablepropitious