Definition Dictionary

Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

A difficult or unfavorable condition or period.

To publicly support or argue in favor of something.

To improve an unfavorable condition or situation.

Willing to consider a proposal or respond favorably to influence.

Approval or favorable judgment.

Suggesting favorable conditions or a promising outcome.

Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability or importance.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

Willing to consider people and arguments without bias or favoritism.

Using exaggerated flattery or submissive attention to gain favor.

Fair and not favoring one side or interest.

One word family: also includes impartiality.

Unpromising or unfavorable at the beginning.

To seek favor or acceptance through pleasing behavior.

Hostile or harmful to something.

An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.

To suggest something indirectly, often something unfavorable.

One word family: also includes insinuation.

A policy favoring avoidance of international alliances, obligations, or intervention.

Likely or exposed to the possibility of something, often an unfavorable outcome.

Not aligned with or favoring a political party.

Occurring at a favorable or useful time.

Favoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.

A particular preference or an inclination to favor one side.

Strongly favoring a particular side, group, or cause.