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UNFAVORABLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unfavorably mean?
• UNFAVORABLY (adverb)
The adverb UNFAVORABLY has 1 sense:
1. showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
Familiarity information: UNFAVORABLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
Synonyms:
unfavorably; unfavourably
Context example:
he reviewed the play unfavorably
Antonym:
favorably (showing approval)
Pertainym:
unfavorable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)
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