Ungünstig
Example: Die ungünstigen Bedingungen erschwerten den erfolgreichen Abschluss des Projekts.
Definition
"Ungünstig" describes conditions or circumstances that are unfavorable, disadvantageous, or not beneficial, often making a situation more difficult or less likely to succeed, as in the example phrase where unfavorable conditions hindered the successful completion of a project.
Etymology
The German word "ungünstig" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning 'not' and "günstig," which means 'favorable' or 'advantageous.' The term literally means 'not favorable.' "Günstig" traces back to Middle High German and Old High German roots related to kindness and favor. Did you know? The prefix "un-" is commonly used in German to create opposites, making "ungünstig" a straightforward negation of "günstig."
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"Ungünstig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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