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unfavorably

/ənˈfeɪvɝəbɫi/ adv

In an unfavorable manner.

Word Origin From Latin 'favere' meaning 'to show kindness, to favor.' The word 'favor' entered English via Old French. 'Unfavorable' adds un- (not) and -able (capable of), so literally 'not able to be favored.' The adverb 'unfavorably' then adds -ly. Related words: favorite, favoritism, and the positive 'favorably.'

adv In an unfavorable manner.

The proposal was viewed unfavorably by the committee due to budget concerns.

(副词) 不利地；负面地

由于预算问题，委员会对这项提案持不利看法。

(adverbio) desfavorablemente; de manera desfavorable; en forma desfavorable [De manera desfavorable.]

La propuesta fue vista de manera desfavorable por el comité debido a preocupaciones presupuestarias.

(adverbe) défavorablement; de manière défavorable [D'une manière défavorable ou négative.]

La proposition fut accueillie défavorablement par le comité en raison de préoccupations budgétaires.

(Adverb) ungünstig; nachteilig [Auf eine Weise, die ungünstig, nachteilig oder ablehnend ist.]

Der Vorschlag wurde vom Komitee aufgrund von Budgetbedenken **unfavorably** bewertet.

(副詞) 好ましくなく；不利に；批判的に

予算の懸念から、その提案は委員会に好意的には受け止められなかった。

(advérbio) desfavoravelmente; de modo desfavorável; adversamente [De maneira desfavorável.]

A proposta foi vista desfavoravelmente pelo comitê devido a preocupações com o orçamento.

Synonyms: negatively adversely disadvantageously objectionably unpropitiously unfriendly hostilely Antonyms: favorably positively advantageously well
Word parts: un + favor + able + ly

Related words

favor favorite favoritism favorably

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