unpopular

/'ʌn'pɔpjulə/

Thân thiện

She felt unpopular at the new school.

Definition

Adjective: Not liked or enjoyed by many people; lacking general approval or favor.

Usage

The adjective "unpopular" describes a person, thing, idea, or action that is not well-liked, accepted, or supported by the majority of a group or the general public. It indicates a lack of popularity.

Examples

• The new tax policy proved to be highly unpopular with voters.
• He was an unpopular manager because of his strict rules.
• Raising prices during a recession is an unpopular decision.
• Despite being factually correct, her opinion was unpopular at the meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "to be unpopular with/among": This is the standard prepositional phrase used to specify the group that disapproves.
  • The measure is deeply unpopular among teachers.
  • He's unpopular with his colleagues.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpopularity (noun): The state or condition of being unpopular.
  • The unpopularity of the law led to its repeal.

Synonyms

• Disliked
• Unloved
• Unfavored
• Undesirable

Antonyms

• Popular
• Liked
• Favored
• Accepted

Học thuật

Adjective

1. regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
   • unpopular ideas
   • an unpopular war