Unpopular
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Unpopular ( adjective )
- Not liked or approved of by many people.
- Not widely used or well-known.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin unpopularis, from in- "not" + popularis (see popular).
Examples:
- The new tax proposal is highly unpopular among the citizens.
- The unpopular musician struggled to attract a large audience.
- The unpopular policy caused widespread protests.
- The unpopular decision was met with widespread criticism.
- The unpopular choice was met with widespread disapproval.
(As a noun)
Unpopular ( noun )
- Not liked or approved of by many people.
- Not widely used or well-known.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin unpopularis, from in- "not" + popularis (see popular).
Examples:
- The new tax proposal is highly unpopular among the citizens.
- The unpopular musician struggled to attract a large audience.
- The unpopular policy caused widespread protests.
- The unpopular decision was met with widespread criticism.
- The unpopular choice was met with widespread disapproval.