unprevailing
- adjective
- /ʌnprɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
- Despite being unprevailing, his theory attracted a small group of supporters.
Examples
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The unprevailing opinion among the experts suggested an alternative approach to solving the problem.
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The unprevailing methods used by the researchers did not gain traction in the scientific community.
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The unprevailing view was ignored during the final decision-making process.
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Her unprevailing ideas challenged the traditional beliefs of the community.
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The idea was unprevailing among the committee members.
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His theory remains unprevailing despite some support.
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Her unprevailing stance on climate change sparked a debate among the attendees.
Synonyms
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2.1
Most people do not like someone or something
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6.1
Not recognized or accepted openly by others
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5.3
Not approved by most people or by an official group
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Not well known or accepted by many people
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5.4
Not chosen or liked as much as other options
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6.5
Not liked or supported by many people
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8.1
Not accepted or welcomed by other people
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
unprevailing = prevailing (transparent) = un + prevail + ing
The adjective 'prevailing' means 'widespread or dominant'; adding 'un-' gives a direct negation ('not prevailing').
Etymology
Unprevailing is made from un- 'not' and prevailing 'being common or dominant'. So an unprevailing view is one that is not the usual or dominant opinion and does not win wide support.