unpopular — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

unpopular (/ʌnˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ʌnˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Meaning

Meaning: disliked

Not liked by many people.

Examples

🗣 The new tax was deeply unpopular, and many people protested against it.

Etymology

From ‘un-‘ plus ‘popular’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes disliked decisions, people, or policies.

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Tags: society, negative

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