1.
bad reputation; unpopularity; poor reception
A negative evaluation or reception of something. Used when a product, decision, or action is poorly received by others.
その計画は不評だった。
That plan was poorly received.
新しいデザインが社員に不評で、変更された。
The new design was unpopular with employees and was changed.
値上げが消費者の間で大いに不評を買っている。
The price increase is drawing a great deal of criticism from consumers.
USAGE:
Often used with を買う (to draw criticism/unpopularity) as a set expression. Can function as a な-adjective (不評な映画 — an unpopular movie).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不評を買う (to draw criticism, to be poorly received)
- 不評だった (was unpopular)
- 不評な意見 (an unpopular opinion)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 好評: good reputation, popularity — the direct opposite
- 評判: reputation — neutral, can be good or bad