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unfavorably

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli]

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Learn how to use unfavorably in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “judgment”

(adverb) when something is seen in a negative way or something does not go well. If a situation or a person is judged badly, we can say it is viewed unfavorably.

Example

The team's performance was rated favorably by the coach.

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The new rules were received unfavorably by the players.

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Why do you think the design was viewed unfavorably by the critic?

Context: “comparison”

(adverb) when something is compared to something else and is seen as worse. If we look at two things and one seems less good, we say it is unfavorably compared to the other.

Example

In reviews, this restaurant is often compared favorably to others.

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The older model was unfavorably compared to the new one because it was less efficient.

Example

How is our product unfavorably compared to our competitors?

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Pronunciation: [ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli]

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