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unpopular
adjective un·pop·u·lar \ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər\
: not liked by many people : not popular
: not shared by most people
Full Definition of UNPOPULAR
: not popular : viewed or received unfavorably by the public
— un·pop·u·lar·i·ty \ˌən-ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun
— un·pop·u·lar·ly adverb
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First Known Use of UNPOPULAR
1647
UNPOPULAR Defined for Kids
unpopular
adjective un·pop·u·lar \ˌən-ˈpä-pyə-lər\
Definition of UNPOPULAR for Kids
: not widely favored or approved <an unpopular rule> <an unpopular teacher>
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