unfavorable
adj.adj. not good or helpful for you. You use this to describe a situation or opinion that makes things difficult or shows someone does not like something.
adj. expressing a lack of approval or providing disadvantageous conditions. Often used to describe environmental factors, economic climates, or critical reviews.
The team faced unfavorable weather conditions during the match.
The company decided not to launch the new product after receiving unfavorable feedback from the initial focus groups.
Despite the unfavorable market conditions and rising interest rates, the startup managed to secure enough venture capital to sustain its operations through the fiscal year.
From un- + favorable.
Often appears before a noun (attributive) or after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'become' (predicative).