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What is another word for Unfavorable Outlook? – 112 Unfavorable Outlook Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adverse outlook bleak prospect unfavorable forecast poor prognosis grim prediction negative outlook discouraging forecast unfavorable situation bad circumstances unfavorable conditions gloomy prospects unfavorable view unfavorable opinion dim outlook unfavorable circumstances unfavorable position unfavorable situation difficult times bad times hard times tough times bleak future uncertain future unpromising future unfavorable trend unfavorable development unfavorable change adverse circumstances adverse conditions

    Meaning of Unfavorable Outlook

    The primary meaning of "Unfavorable Outlook" refers to a prediction or forecast that something will have a negative outcome or result.

    Definitions

    • An unfavorable outlook is a prediction or forecast that something will have a negative outcome or result, often causing concern or disappointment.
    • * It can also refer to a situation or set of circumstances that are not advantageous or beneficial.

    Etymology of Unfavorable Outlook

    The term "Unfavorable Outlook" is derived from the words "unfavorable" and "outlook".
    "Unfavorable" comes from the Old French word "desfavorable", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "favorable" (meaning "giving favor" or "approving").
    "Outlook" comes from the Old English words "ut" (meaning "out") and "lōcian" (meaning "to look"), originally meaning "a looking out" or "a point of view".

    Example Uses

    • The company's unfavorable outlook has led to a decline in investor confidence.
    • * The weather forecast gave an unfavorable outlook for the weekend, with heavy rain and strong winds expected.
    • * The doctor's unfavorable outlook on the patient's condition meant that the family had to prepare for the worst.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    favorable outlook positive forecast promising situation good circumstances advantageous conditions optimistic view encouraging prediction bright prospect hopeful future rosy outlook upbeat forecast encouraging outlook heartening forecast reassuring prediction favorable situation promising outlook good times prosperous times successful times thriving times booming times

    Related Nouns

    prediction forecast outlook situation circumstances conditions prospect view opinion trend development change future result outcome consequence effect impact influence prospectus prognosis

    Related Verbs

    predict forecast expect anticipate envision imagine foresee project prophesize augur portend herald indicate suggest imply signal warn caution advise recommend

    Related Adjectives

    adverse unfavorable negative discouraging gloomy bleak grim poor bad unfortunate unlucky inauspicious unpromising uncertain dubious questionable suspicious ominous menacing threatening Ominous