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unfavorable

[/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/]
adjective
desfavorável
1. not favorable; not approving or agreeable; adverse or negative
The weather conditions were unfavorable for the outdoor event.
As condições climáticas eram desfavoráveis para o evento ao ar livre.
2. expressing disapproval or criticism
The critic gave an unfavorable review of the film.
O crítico deu uma crítica desfavorável ao filme.
3. disadvantageous; likely to cause problems or difficulties
The company faced unfavorable market conditions.
A empresa enfrentou condições de mercado desfavoráveis.
Synonyms
adversenegativedisadvantageousunfriendlyinauspiciousunpromisingcritical
Antonyms
favorablepositiveadvantageousapprovingauspiciousfriendlypromising

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfavorável
most common translation across Brazil
Portugal
desfavorável
standard term in European Portuguese
São Paulo
desfavorável
commonly used in business and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfavorable odds
unfavorable conditions
unfavorable comparison
cast in an unfavorable light
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