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What is another word for Unfavorable Outcome? – 145 Unfavorable Outcome Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adverse outcome negative result undesirable consequence unfavorable consequence bad outcome poor result disappointing outcome unsatisfactory result unfavorable effect adverse effect deleterious outcome detrimental result harmful consequence ill outcome injurious result undesirable outcome unfavorable upshot bad consequence calamitous outcome dire consequence disastrous outcome distressing result gloomy prospect inauspicious outcome lamentable result negative consequence poor consequence regrettable outcome unfortunate result unfavorable aftermath adverse repercussions

    Meaning of Unfavorable Outcome

    According to Oxford Dictionary, an unfavorable outcome refers to a consequence or result that is not desirable or beneficial.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as a consequence that is undesirable or disadvantageous.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that it is a result or effect that is not good or desired.

    Example Uses

    • The company faced an unfavorable outcome in the lawsuit, resulting in significant financial losses.
    • The patient's unfavorable outcome after surgery was a result of complications during the procedure.
    • The team's unfavorable outcome in the tournament was disappointing, but they are already planning for next year's competition.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    positive outcome favorable result desirable consequence good outcome satisfactory result beneficial effect advantageous outcome successful result favorable consequence desirable outcome good consequence positive consequence propitious outcome salutary effect beneficial outcome desirable result fortunate outcome happy outcome lucky outcome optimistic outcome promising outcome prosperous outcome successful outcome

    Related Nouns

    consequence outcome result effect aftermath repercussions upshot aftermath fallout impact ramification complication setback failure defeat loss disappointment calamity disaster catastrophe misfortune mishap fiasco

    Related Verbs

    result affect influence impact cause lead bring produce yield generate create occasion precipitate provoke induce incite evoke effect occasion happen occur transpire befall betide

    Related Adjectives

    adverse undesirable unfavorable bad poor disappointing unsatisfactory deleterious detrimental harmful ill injurious undesirable calamitous dire disastrous distressing gloomy inauspicious lamentable negative poor regrettable unfortunate unfavorable adverse disadvantageous displeasing displeasurable distressful hurtful inimical noxious objectionable obnoxious odious offensive painful pernicious regretful unfavorable unsatisfying unpleasant unwelcome