unfavorable

UNFA'VORABLE, a.

1. Not favorable; not propitious; not disposed or adapted to countenance or support. We found the minister's opinion unfavorable to our project. The committee made a report unfavorable to the petitioner.

2. Not propitious; not adapted to promote any object; as weather unfavorable for harvest.

3. Not kind; not obliging.

4. Discouraging; as unfavorable prospects.