unfavorability
[/ˌʌnˌfeɪvərəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: unfavorabilities
desfavorabilidade
1. the quality or state of being unfavorable; lack of favor or approval; unfavorable circumstances or conditions
The unfavorability of the weather forced us to postpone the outdoor event.
A desfavorabilidade do tempo nos forçou a adiar o evento ao ar livre.
2. in politics and polling, a high disapproval rating or negative public perception
The candidate's unfavorability ratings increased after the scandal.
Os índices de desfavorabilidade do candidato aumentaram após o escândalo.
3. the state of being disadvantageous or not conducive to success
The unfavorability of market conditions made investment risky.
A desfavorabilidade das condições de mercado tornou o investimento arriscado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'unfavorability' is primarily used in political polling and media discourse to describe public disapproval ratings of political figures. In Brazil, it gained prominence during recent election cycles as a key metric in polling (índices de desfavorabilidade). The term reflects modern political communication and data-driven analysis of public opinion.
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