favourable
9 antonyms for favourable — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
“The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable.”
Opposites
2. adj
Helpful or advantageous to a particular purpose; working in one's favour.
“The winds were favourable for the crossing.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use favourable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
favourable conditions
favourable review
favourable terms
Etymology
From Old French favorable, tracing back to Latin favor — the same root as "favour" itself, with -able added to mean "tending toward approval."
Full origin of favourable →Frequently asked questions
What does “favourable” mean?
The word “favourable” means showing approval, support, or goodwill. In plain terms, positive, approving, or working in your favour.
How do you pronounce “favourable”?
“Favourable” is pronounced FAYV-ruh-buhl (/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “favourable” in a sentence?
Here is “favourable” used in a sentence: “The reviews of the new restaurant were overwhelmingly favourable.”
What part of speech is “favourable”?
“Favourable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “favourable” come from?
The word “favourable” comes from Latin. From Old French favorable, tracing back to Latin favor — the same root as "favour" itself, with -able added to mean "tending toward approval.".
Is “favourable” a common word?
“Favourable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “favourable” have?
“Favourable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing approval, support, or goodwill.
