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adjective.
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
adjective.
not favorable
adjective.
(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
Word Usage
"Saying something unfavourable is “caused” by one’s genes is a great way to excuse bad impulse control, and my inner Calvinist wants to tear her hair out in frustration."