unfavorably
|un-fa-vor-a-bly|
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/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/
(unfavorable)
not beneficial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfavorably' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'favorable', which comes from the Latin word 'favorabilis', meaning 'pleasing'.
Historical Evolution
'unfavorably' changed from the Middle English word 'unfavourable' and eventually became the modern English word 'unfavorably'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not pleasing or advantageous', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not favorable or advantageous.
The proposal was unfavorably received by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45