unpopular
adjective
un·pop·u·lar
ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər 
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
unpopularly
adverb
Examples of unpopular in a Sentence
I was unpopular in high school.
Her third album has been unpopular with fans.
Recent conflicts have made him unpopular among the staff.
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The United States was unpopular in many countries during the Vietnam War and the Iraq war.
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Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Eliminating funding for the younger group, which would end coverage for more than 30,000 residents, was unpopular among Latino lawmakers and progressives.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
If Apple were to add ACR to old or new Apple TV boxes, the devices would be far less private, and the move would be highly unpopular and eliminate one of the Apple TV's biggest draws.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
Charging for parking is unpopular, but the decision has already been made to charge Balboa Park visitors to park.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Eliminating funding for the younger group, which would end coverage for more than 30,000 residents, was unpopular among Latino lawmakers and progressives.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
If Apple were to add ACR to old or new Apple TV boxes, the devices would be far less private, and the move would be highly unpopular and eliminate one of the Apple TV's biggest draws.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
Charging for parking is unpopular, but the decision has already been made to charge Balboa Park visitors to park.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpopular
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpopular. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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