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unfavorable
adjective
Not encouraging or approving or pleasing
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adjective
Not encouraging or approving or pleasing
“Unfavorable conditions”
adjective
(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
“Unfavorable winds”
adjective
Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
“A disadvantageous outcome”
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Unfavorable conditions
An unfavorable comparison
Unfavorable comments
Unfavorable impression
Unfavorable winds
A disadvantageous outcome
A well-known study from the 1970's showed that gender stereotyping placed women in a disadvantageous position
Made an unfavorable impression
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