unpopular

[ˌʌnˈpɒpjʊlə]

unpopular Definition

• 1. not liked or approved of by most people
• 2. not popular

Using unpopular: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unpopular" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His ideas were unpopular with the majority of the group.

• Example

  The new policy was unpopular among the employees.

• Example

  She became increasingly unpopular as she rose to power.

unpopular Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unpopular

• disliked
• unfavored
• unwanted

Antonyms for unpopular

• popular
• favored
• well-liked

Phrases with unpopular

• make oneself unpopular

  to do something that causes others to dislike or disapprove of you

  Example

  He made himself very unpopular by criticizing the boss in front of everyone.

• unpopular opinion

  a view or belief that is not widely held or accepted by most people

  Example

  My unpopular opinion is that pineapple does belong on pizza.

• unpopular decision

  a choice or action that is not favored or supported by most people

  Example

  The CEO's unpopular decision to lay off half the workforce caused a lot of tension in the company.

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Summary: unpopular in Brief

The term 'unpopular' [ˌʌnˈpɒpjʊlə] describes something that is not liked or approved of by most people. It can refer to ideas, policies, or people, as in 'She became increasingly unpopular as she rose to power.' The phrase 'make oneself unpopular' means to do something that causes others to dislike or disapprove of you, while 'unpopular opinion' refers to a view or belief that is not widely held or accepted.