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unpopular

[uhn-pop-yuh-ler] / ʌnˈpɒp yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
not liked or sought after
Synonyms
WEAK
abhorred avoided creepy despised detested disesteemed disfavored disliked drip dumpy execrated gross loathed loser lousy obnoxious ostracized out out of favor rejected scorned shunned unaccepted unattractive uncared-for undesirable unloved unvalued unwanted unwelcome weird wimpy
Antonyms
WEAK
delightful desirable fashionable liked popular wanted

Example Sentences

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The former prosecutor, one of Britain’s most unpopular leaders in modern times, has notched some progress in areas like reducing inflation and hospital waiting times.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From Slate • May 7, 2026

But they are deeply unpopular across the country.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But as Russia rolls out unpopular restrictions and a decisive military victory appears more and more out of reach, the scaled-back celebrations come amid increased nervousness in Moscow.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

All glorious reigns have these blank patches, during which the Crown is unpopular.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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