► a difficult/unfavourable climate· The economic situation created an unfavourable climate for investment.
► a favourable/unfavourable comparison (=in which one thing or person is judged to be better/worse than another)· My family was always making unfavourable comparisons between me and my older brother.
► a favourable/unfavourable outcome· Considerable progress has been made towards a favourable outcome.· Discontinuing treatment too early may result in an unfavourable outcome.