unpopular

Example Sentences

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But they are deeply unpopular across the country.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

What’s striking is that these projects seem to be unpopular, depending on whatever poll you read.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Barring that fast growth, even holding the debt-to-GDP ratio around 100% would require significant and likely unpopular policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

When Weary was ditched, he would find somebody who was even more unpopular than himself, and he would horse around with that person for a while, pretending to be friendly.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut