B2adjectivesocietypolitics
US/ʌnˈpɑː.pjə.lər/
UK/ʌnˈpɒp.jə.lə/
not liked by many people
In context
The new parking fee is very unpopular with local residents.
Sometimes a good leader has to make unpopular decisions.
Here's an unpopular opinion: I don't like durian at all.
Words that go with unpopular
adjective + preposition
- unpopular withThe coach was unpopular with the players.
adjective + noun
- unpopular decisionRaising taxes is always an unpopular decision.
- unpopular opinionShe shared an unpopular opinion about the new film on TikTok.
adverb + adjective
- deeply unpopularThe plan to cut trees in the park was deeply unpopular.
- increasingly unpopularSingle-use plastic bags are becoming increasingly unpopular.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The rule is unpopular for students.Correct: The rule is unpopular with students.