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desfavorable

unfavorable

adjective des-fah-boh-RAH-bleh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Also means

adverse

Usage Note

Desfavorable is the opposite of favorable and describes conditions, decisions, or outcomes that are disadvantageous or negative. It does not change for gender but adds -s in the plural: condiciones desfavorables. A near-synonym is adverso, which is slightly more formal and often used in legal or meteorological contexts.

Examples

"Las condiciones climáticas fueron muy desfavorables."

Natural Translation

The weather conditions were very unfavorable.

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