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unfavorable outcome

[ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl ˈaʊtˌkʌm]
noun phrasepl: unfavorable outcomes
resultado desfavorável
1. A result or conclusion that is not desired, advantageous, or positive
The unfavorable outcome of the trial disappointed the defendant's family.
O resultado desfavorável do julgamento decepcionou a família do réu.
2. An end result that is worse than expected or hoped for
The company faced an unfavorable outcome after the merger fell through.
A empresa enfrentou um resultado desfavorável após a fusão fracassar.
Synonyms
adverse outcomenegative resultunfavorable resultbad outcomepoor outcomeundesirable result
Antonyms
favorable outcomepositive resultsuccessful outcomedesirable resultgood outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado desfavorável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resultado desfavorável / desfecho negativo
Both terms are equally used in formal and business contexts
Portugal
resultado desfavorável / desfecho desfavorável
Formal usage; 'desfecho' is more literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

to come out on the short end of the stick
to draw the short straw
a turn for the worse
to get the short end of the stick
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