unfavorable

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BrE /ʌnˈfɔːvərəbəl/ AmE /ˌʌnfəˈvɛri.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 NEGATIVE OPINION [attributive / predicative] B1

not good or helpful; not liked by people

desfavorable, negativo, indeseado

  • an unfavorable opinion/view of something

Collocations unfavorable conditions · unfavorable circumstances

  • The company has an unfavorable reputation.

    La empresa tiene una reputación desfavorable.

2 DISADVANTAGEOUS [attributive / predicative] B2

likely to cause problems or difficulties; not helpful for someone's plans or wishes

desfavorable, perjudicial, desventajoso

  • an unfavorable decision/outcome

Collocations unfavorable terms · unfavorable weather conditions

  • The judge's decision was highly unfavorable to the defendant.

    La decisión del juez fue muy desfavorable para el acusado.

3 UNFAVORABLE OUTLOOK [attributive / predicative] C1

likely to cause problems or difficulties; not hopeful for success or improvement

desfavorable, poco prometedor, sin perspectivas

  • an unfavorable outlook/prospect

Collocations unfavorable economic conditions · unfavorable market trends

  • The company's future looks increasingly unfavorable.

    El futuro de la empresa parece cada vez más desfavorable.