1. not liked or approved of by many people

Examples

• The new tax policy proved to be very unpopular with voters.
• He was an unpopular student who had few friends.
• The restaurant closed because it was unpopular in the neighborhood.
• Her unpopular decision to cancel the event upset many people.
• The unpopular mayor lost the election by a wide margin.
• That style of music is unpopular among teenagers today.