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unfavorable

[uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl /


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A fishing boat that was converted into an aid vessel, which had also left Mexico last Friday, arrived on Tuesday, a few days later than planned due to unfavorable weather, currents and battery issues.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

That’s likely to “raise inflation while weighing on growth — an unfavorable mix for both bonds and equities,” say Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

More than a year later, 56% of those polled said they had an unfavorable view of her, while 31% viewed her favorably.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Shareholders who stay with the fund bear the risk that someday it may have to sell assets at unfavorable prices to fund redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Mal’s eyebrows expressed an unfavorable opinion of this method of naming.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell