Antonyms for favorable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : fey-ver-uh-buh l, feyv-ruh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə-

Definition of favorable

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French favorable "well-disposed, favorable, partial," from Latin favorabilis "favored, in favor," from favor (see favor (n.)). Related: Favorably.

adj approving, friendly
adj good, timely, advantageous

Example sentences :

He left the office, not a little elated at his favorable reception.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

My mind was made up to "take to the woods" on the first favorable opportunity.
Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

Forthwith, Burke set out to make the most of this favorable opportunity.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Heyward was not slow to confirm an opinion that was so favorable to his own pretensions.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

At this favorable moment the counterfeit conjurers disappeared.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

The signs of the times are most favorable to the success of the Irish Liberator.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

A practical siege was undertaken, under the most favorable circumstances.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

If the price of sugar is favorable when you deliver it, you are fortunate and net a profit.
Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer

To protect a profit on a favorable purchase of actual sugar.
Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer

He might note in January, let us say, that the price of May or July futures is favorable.
Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer

Synonyms for favorable

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