unfavourable

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Serving to hinder or oppose

   Serving to hinder or oppose; adverse, disadvantageous, inconducive, unsuitable.

   • The shade of a dense pine wood, is more unfavorable to the springing up of pines of the same species than of oaks within it.
2. 2

   Not auspicious

   Not auspicious; ill-boding.

   • The fact that the bride went through the ceremony without her bridal bouquet is looked upon by many as an unfavorable omen.
3. 3

   Of a belief, state of mind, etc.

   Of a belief, state of mind, etc.: not favourable; disapproving.

   • [Y]et the thing she most dreaded was to offend the gypsies, by betraying her extremely unfavourable opinion of them, [...]
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   1. 4

      Of wind or weather

      Of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles; not conducive to travel or work; inclement.

      • The wind was right under the land, the tide unfavorable.

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