unpopular
Unpopular (adjective) means not liked or supported by most people. Example: “The new tax was deeply unpopular with voters.”
How to use unpopular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDisliked or not favored by most people.
Word forms
- Comparative
- more unpopular
- Superlative
- most unpopular
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The new tax was deeply _____ with voters.
Etymology
From un- + popular.
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What does “unpopular” mean?
The word “unpopular” means not liked or supported by most people. In plain terms, disliked or not favored by most people.
How do you use “unpopular” in a sentence?
Here is “unpopular” used in a sentence: “The new tax was deeply unpopular with voters.”
What is the opposite of “unpopular”?
The opposite of “unpopular” — its antonyms — is popular.
What part of speech is “unpopular”?
“Unpopular” is an adjective.
Is “unpopular” a common word?
“Unpopular” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between unpopular and disliked?
Unpopular describes something or someone not liked or supported by most people as a general group opinion, such as an unpopular decision. Disliked can apply more narrowly to individuals expressing personal distaste, even if the broader group's view is unclear.
What does it mean to hold an unpopular opinion?
An unpopular opinion is a view that most people disagree with or do not support, even if the person holding it believes it to be valid or true. The term is often used to signal that a stated view goes against majority sentiment.
What is the difference between unpopular and controversial?
Unpopular means most people do not like or support something, while controversial means a topic causes significant disagreement or debate, with people taking strong opposing sides. Something controversial is not necessarily unpopular overall, since opinions may be closely divided rather than mostly negative.
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