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Definition of unfavourably adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unfavourably

adverb
 
/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/
 
/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/
(US English unfavorably)
(formal)
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  1. in a way that is not good and is likely to cause problems or make something more difficult
    • In this respect, Britain compares unfavourably with other European countries.
  2. in a way that shows you do not approve of or like somebody/something
    • The proposals were looked upon unfavourably by senior managers.
  3. opposite favourably
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