favourable
0 antonyms and opposites of favourable, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
How to use favourable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.