unfavorably

[ənfˈevɚəbli] /"+ How to pronounce unfavorably (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unfavorably — adverb

1. with a harmful effect on the result, making success less likely or putting someo

1.副詞B2
釋義

with a harmful effect on the result, making success less likely or putting someone at a disadvantage.

例句

Rising fuel costs affected Gita's delivery business unfavorably last winter.

affect + noun + unfavorably

After the storm, field conditions changed unfavorably for Lakan's soccer team.

change unfavorably for + person or group

同義詞
  • adversely

    the closest formal equivalent when conditions damage a result

  • negatively

    broader and less precise, since it can also mean disapprovingly

  • disadvantageously

    more formal and often focused on being in a weaker position

反義詞
  • favorably

    the direct opposite when conditions help a result

  • advantageously

    emphasizes having a helpful or stronger position

文法句型

affect + noun + unfavorably

change unfavorably for + person or group

fall unfavorably during + period

用法筆記

Often follows verbs such as affect, change, or fall when conditions, timing, or outside events hurt an outcome. Distinguish from sense 2 NEGATIVE OPINION, which is about someone's judgment rather than a bad practical effect.

常見錯誤

❌The weather affected the race unfavorable.
✅The weather affected the race unfavorably.
💡After a verb like 'affect', use the adverb form, not the adjective.

2. with disapproval, so that a reaction or judgment makes a person or thing seem ba

2.副詞B2
釋義

with disapproval, so that a reaction or judgment makes a person or thing seem bad.

例句

Many readers reacted unfavorably to the magazine's rude cover photo.

react unfavorably to + noun

The committee viewed Caio's proposal unfavorably after the cost estimate doubled.

view + noun + unfavorably

同義詞
  • negatively

    the broad everyday equivalent for a bad reaction or judgment

  • disapprovingly

    focuses more on openly showing dislike or criticism

  • critically

    often emphasizes detailed fault-finding rather than general dislike

反義詞
  • favorably

    the direct opposite in judgments and reactions

  • approvingly

    emphasizes clear approval in words or expression

文法句型

react unfavorably to + noun

view + noun + unfavorably

compare unfavorably with + noun

用法筆記

Common with verbs such as react, view, compare, and speak when someone gives a bad opinion. Distinguish from sense 1 BAD EFFECT, where circumstances hurt an outcome instead of expressing disapproval.

常見錯誤

❌The parents spoke unfavorable about the movie.
✅The parents spoke unfavorably about the movie.
💡After verbs like 'speak' or 'react', use the adverb form, not the adjective.