UNPOPULAR Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unpopular

adjective

Definition of unpopular

as in unrecognized

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Recent Examples of unpopular This might be an unpopular opinion, especially considering that coach Jeff Hafley seems to disagree. — Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 That political independence has enabled the Fed to make decisions that might be unpopular in the short term, but that have the best interests of the US economy in mind for the long term. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The move was extremely unpopular with fans, and the replacement players, who were described as scabs, wound up barred from MLBPA membership. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 The sports question has become a political cudgel for Republicans with an eye on growing divisions among Democrats over stances on certain transgender issues that polls show are unpopular with a majority of voters. — Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpopular

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Adjective

However, an unrecognized species of Asian pangolin (Manis aurita) has been hidden among the trees of Nepal and Northern India.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Further, growing fields like cardiovascular perfusionists, more and more involved in ICU care, field resuscitation, organ preservation, and other support roles, remain unrecognized.

— David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026

Definition of unrecognized

Adjective

Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of no-name

Adjective

Some photos have subtle variations, while others include figures who may have been deemed unimportant at the time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
This isn't because taxes were unimportant, but because the Declaration aimed to build a case for independence, not a comprehensive historical record.

— Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of unimportant

Adjective

Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The end of legal slavery in New York should not be an obscure historical fact.

— Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Definition of obscure

Adjective

True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
In preparation for their upcoming nuptials, Swift and Kelce have reportedly transformed Madison Square Garden into an unrecognizable venue complete with purple carpet.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of unrecognizable

Adjective

Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture.

— Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025

Definition of unfamous

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