Definition

In a way that is not liked or accepted by many people.

Example

The movie was unpopularly received by critics, despite its star cast.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he talks unpopularly about politics?

Yeah, it's like he doesn't care what people think at all.

I wonder how he can be so confident when his views are so different.

Maybe he just values honesty over popularity, regardless of how it's received.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpopularly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "popular" (from Latin "popularis", meaning of the people) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unpopularly" means in a manner that is not favored or liked by the people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'of the people' ('popular') to remember that 'unpopularly' describes something that is not liked by the majority.

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