unfavourable

== English == === Alternative forms === unfavorable (American spelling) === Etymology === From un- +‎ favourable. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === unfavourable (comparative more unfavourable, superlative most unfavourable) (British spelling) Serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable. Antonym: favourable Not auspicious; ill-boding. Synonyms: inauspicious, unfortunate; see also Thesaurus:unlucky Antonyms: favourable, fortunate; see also Thesaurus:lucky Of a belief, state of mind, etc.: not favourable; disapproving. Synonym: favourable Of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles; not conducive to travel or work; inclement. ==== Derived terms ==== unfavourability unfavourableness unfavourably ==== Collocations ==== ==== Translations ====