unpopularity
noun/ʌnˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/
Frequency rank: #18,456 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state of being disliked or not accepted by many people.
Example sentence
The new policy quickly gained unpopularity among the staff due to its strict rules.
Synonyms & related words
- disfavor
- disapproval
- rejection
- dislike
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