Synonyms, Grade 7: Unfavorable

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  1. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  2. inauspicious
    boding ill
  3. unfortunate
    marked by or resulting in bad luck
  4. unpromising
    not likely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
  5. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  6. inhospitable
    lacking cordiality and generosity toward guests or strangers
  7. harmful
    causing or capable of causing damage
  8. negative
    characterized by denial or opposition or resistance
  9. inopportune
    not suitable for a purpose
  10. detrimental
    causing harm or injury
  11. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  12. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  13. insidious
    working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
  14. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  15. baneful
    evil or sinister
  16. maleficent
    harmful or evil in intent or effect
  17. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  18. star-crossed
    marked by or promising bad fortune
  19. disastrous
    having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
  20. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  21. lousy
    very bad
  22. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
Created on Tue Feb 17 18:10:09 EST 2026

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