unfavourably
/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/ (ame, ipa)
unfavourably — adverb
1. in a manner that puts someone or something at a disadvantage, making it harder f
in a manner that puts someone or something at a disadvantage, making it harder for success or positive results to happen.
The drought affected the region's crops unfavourably, causing food prices to rise.
unfavourably + affect — describing a negative outcome
Asher's test scores compared unfavourably with those of his classmates.
compare unfavourably with — used for showing inferiority
New safety rules contrasted unfavourably with the relaxed standards of the old system.
The company's reputation was unfavourably affected by the leaked customer data.
- adversely
more formal; often used for effects of conditions (adversely affected)
- negatively
broader; describes any bad effect
- disadvantageously
more formal and less common; focuses on lost advantage
- favourably
opposite meaning; in an advantageous way
文法句型
unfavourably + verb (e.g. compare unfavourably, contrast unfavourably)
verb + unfavourably (e.g. affected unfavourably)
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs of comparison such as compare, contrast, or differ. The British spelling unfavourably (with -our-) is standard in UK and Commonwealth English; the American variant is unfavorably.
常見錯誤
2. in a critical way that shows dislike, disapproval, or a low opinion of someone o
in a critical way that shows dislike, disapproval, or a low opinion of someone or something.
Critics spoke unfavourably of the young director's second film, calling it predictable.
speak unfavourably of — expressing a negative opinion
Many residents reacted unfavourably to the plan for a new motorway through the park.
The committee looked unfavourably on the proposal to cut staff benefits.
Nila's manager reviewed her request for time off unfavourably, citing staff shortages.
Newspapers commented unfavourably on the politician's handling of the crisis.
- critically
focuses on pointing out faults rather than general dislike
- negatively
broader and less formal; can replace unfavourably in most contexts
- disapprovingly
more focused on moral or personal objection
- favourably
with approval or support; opposite meaning
- positively
in a good or approving way
文法句型
verb + unfavourably (e.g. spoke unfavourably)
unfavourably + verb (e.g. unfavourably viewed)
用法筆記
Subjects are typically people or groups expressing an opinion (critics, voters, managers, the press). Common in formal or written registers; in spoken English, 'negatively' is more frequent. The object of disapproval is introduced by of or on.