ungünstig
Translation
unfavorable, inconvenient, disadvantageous
Examples
Das Wetter ist ungünstig für ein Picknick.
The weather is unfavorable for a picnic.
Er kam zu einem ungünstigen Zeitpunkt.
He came at an inconvenient time.
Grammar Patterns
unfavorable for+4 unfavorable for sth. The weather is unfavorable for a picnic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachteilig, unvorteilhaft; Antonyms: günstig, vorteilhaft
Etymology
From un- (not) + Gunst (favour) + -ig (adjective suffix). Literally 'not favourable'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Gunst' as 'grace' or 'favour'. With the 'un-' prefix, it describes a situation without favour, i.e., unfavorable.