unfavorable
UK/.ʌn'feivәrәbl/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Expressing disapproval or criticism
不赞成的；负面的
adj.
Adverse; not helpful to a desired outcome
不利的；不顺利的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=unfavorable
un- (not) + favorable. It simply flips the lean: where favorable tilts toward you (approving, advantageous), unfavorable tilts against you — a critical review, adverse conditions, a disadvantage.
Root favor still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.unfavorable conditions不利的条件
- 2.unfavorable review负面的评价
- 3.unfavorable comparison不利的对比
- 4.unfavorable terms不利的条款
- 5.cast in an unfavorable light被置于负面角度
Example Sentences
- 1.
The report painted an unfavorable picture of the company's finances.
- 2.
Bad weather created unfavorable conditions for the hike.
- 3.
His proposal met with an unfavorable response from the board.