Unpopular

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɑpjələr/

Definitions of unpopular

adjective describing something that is not liked or favored by many people

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like to eat unpopular foods.

A2 The movie received mixed reviews and was considered unpopular.

B1 The unpopular decision to raise taxes did not sit well with the public.

B2 Despite being an unpopular opinion, I stand by my beliefs.

C1 The politician's unpopular policies led to a decrease in public support.

C2 The artist's avant-garde style was initially unpopular but eventually gained recognition.

Examples of unpopular in a Sentence

formal The decision to cut funding for the arts proved to be quite unpopular among the cultural community.

informal I heard that the new policy is really unpopular with most of the employees.

slang That movie was so bad, it's the most unpopular one I've ever seen.

figurative Her ideas were so unpopular that they sank like a lead balloon.

Grammatical Forms of unpopular

• past tense: unpopularized
• plural: unpopulars
• comparative: less popular
• superlative: least popular
• present tense: unpopular
• future tense: will be unpopular
• perfect tense: has been unpopular
• continuous tense: is being unpopular
• singular: unpopular
• positive degree: popular
• infinitive: to be unpopular
• gerund: being unpopular
• participle: unpopularizing

Origin and Evolution of unpopular

First Known Use: 1616 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpopular' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'popular' meaning well-liked or widely accepted.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe things or people that were not liked or approved of by the majority, the word 'unpopular' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including disfavor, lack of popularity, or being unpopular in a specific context or group.