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Synonyms & Similar Words
adverse conditions
difficult situations
unfavorable situations
bad circumstances
harsh conditions
tough times
hard luck
bad luck
ill fortune
misfortune
adversity
hardship
difficulty
trouble
distress
calamity
woe
affliction
suffering
misery
hardship
misadventure
ill chance
bad breaks
tough breaks
unfortunate events
unpleasant situations
disagreeable circumstances
unpropitious circumstances
inauspicious circumstances
unfavorable events
unadvantageous situations
Meaning of Unfavorable Circumstances
Unfavorable circumstances refer to a set of conditions or situations that are not advantageous or beneficial.
Definitions
- A situation or set of conditions that makes it difficult or unlikely for something to happen or be successful
- A circumstance or condition that is not favorable or advantageous
Etymology of Unfavorable Circumstances
The phrase "unfavorable circumstances" is derived from the words "unfavorable" and "circumstances"
"Unfavorable" comes from the Old French word "desfavorable", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of") and "favorable" (meaning "giving favor or support")
"Circumstances" comes from the Latin word "circumstare", which means "to stand around" and refers to a set of conditions or facts surrounding a situation
Example Uses
- The company faced unfavorable circumstances during the economic downturn and was forced to lay off several employees
- The athlete's performance was affected by the unfavorable circumstances of the weather and the condition of the playing field
- The family struggled to make ends meet due to the unfavorable circumstances of poverty and lack of access to education
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
favorable conditions
advantageous situations
good luck
good fortune
prosperity
success
advantage
benefit
boon
blessing
lucky break
good chance
fortunate event
pleasant situation
agreeable circumstance
propitious circumstance
auspicious circumstance
beneficial situation
advantageous condition