English · Adjectives
unpopular
/ʌnˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/
[/ʌnˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/]
disliked
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not liked by many people.
Example
The new tax was deeply unpopular, and many people protested against it.
The new tax was deeply unpopular, and many people protested against it.
Etymology
From 'un-' plus 'popular'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes disliked decisions, people, or policies.