unfavourable environment
/ʌnfˈeɪvərəbəl ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt/ · un·fa·vour·a·ble en·vi·ron·ment
noun
- A setting or situation that is not supportive or beneficial for something or someone to thrive or succeed The company struggled to survive in the unfavourable environment of high competition and strict regulations.
Synonyms
adverse conditionshostile surroundingsunfriendly atmosphereinhospitable climatedifficult circumstances
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of an unfavourable environment is often discussed in the context of business, where companies must adapt to changing market conditions to remain competitive. The phrase is also used in environmental science to describe ecosystems that are under threat due to human activities or natural disasters.