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Definition of unpopular - 3 dictionary results

un⋅pop⋅u⋅lar

  [uhn-pop-yuh-ler]
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–adjective
1. not popular; disliked or ignored by the public or by persons generally.
2. in disfavor with a particular person or group of persons.
Origin:
1640–50; un- 1 + popular

Related forms:
un⋅pop⋅u⋅lar⋅i⋅ty, noun
un⋅pop⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb
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un·pop·u·lar   (ŭn-pŏp'yə-lər)   
adj.  Lacking general approval or acceptance.
un'pop·u·lar'i·ty (-lār'ĭ-tē) n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

unpopular 
1647, from un- (1) "not" + popular.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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