German Conversation · Level 114
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German word
ungünstig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊnˌgʏnstɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfavorable
Example
Eine ungünstige Entscheidung kann Folgen haben.
An unfavorable decision can have consequences.
More examples
Das späte Eintreffen war für das Projekt ungünstig.
The late arrival was unfavorable to the project.
Core concept
The surrounding circumstances work against a decision, opportunity, or result.
Common phrases
für jemanden ungünstig sein
be unfavorable to someone
unter ungünstigen Bedingungen
under unfavorable conditions
eine ungünstige Entscheidung
an unfavorable decision
Similar words
nachteilig: Putting someone's interests, position, or prospects at a disadvantage.
unvorteilhaft: Less beneficial or appealing in a situation or in appearance.
ungeeignet: Unsuitable for the intended use, need, or purpose.
Definition in German
Nicht förderlich oder nachteilig in Bezug auf Umstände, Zeitpunkt oder Bedingungen.
Word origin
The adjective is formed by adding un- to günstig, whose history is connected with Gunst and the idea of receiving favor or advantageous treatment.
Usage tips
- Ungünstig usually describes a situation or circumstance rather than a person's character, making it more situational than the broad English word bad.
Other meanings
- disadvantageousadjective
- inconvenientadjective
Opposites
- günstigfavorableadjective
- vorteilhaftadvantageousadjective
Related words
- Ungünstigkeitunfavorablenessnoun
- ungünstigerweiseunfavorablyadverb