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unfavorable

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


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“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The headline index, which represents the percentage of major manufacturing firms that said business conditions were favorable minus those that said conditions were unfavorable, rose to +17 from +16 in the prior quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Gates Foundation is headed by Bill Gates, who has been the subject of unfavorable publicity due to his association with Epstein including added details in the latest batch of Epstein files.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

I asked him whether he thought there was any chance of overturning the verdict if it was unfavorable.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus