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un|fa|vor|a|ble
un|fa|vor|a|ble «uhn FAY vuhr uh buhl, -FAYV ruh-», adjective.
1. not favorable; contrary to what is desired or needed; adverse: »

unfavorable weather for a trip, an unfavorable review of a play.

2. conducive to bad rather than good; harmful: »

an unfavorable environment.

3. not pleasing: »

an unfavorable appearance.

un|fa´vor|a|ble|ness, .

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