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impopolare

unpopular

adjective eem-poh-poh-LAH-reh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Usage Note

Impopolare is a false friend trap for English speakers: it looks like 'impopular' but the correct English word is 'unpopular'. It is invariable for gender (same form for masculine and feminine): un politico impopolare, una scelta impopolare. The plural adds -i: impopolari. Used most often in political and social commentary.

Examples

"La riforma era impopolare tra i giovani."

Natural Translation

The reform was unpopular among young people.

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