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un·fa·vor·a·ble / ˌənˈfāv(ə)rəbəl/ (Brit. un·fa·vour·a·ble) • adj. 1. expressing or showing a lack of approval or support: single mothers are often the target of unfavorable press attention. 2. adverse; inauspicious: it would be unwise to sell the company while the economic circumstances are so unfavorable.DERIVATIVES: un·fa·vor·a·ble·ness n.un·fa·vor·a·bly / -blē/ adv.

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