不評
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
bad reputation; unpopularity; poor reception
Used for products, policies, performances, or people that are not well received by the public or a specific group. Often appears in phrases like 不評を買う (to incur disfavor) or 不評だ (is unpopular).
The new menu was unpopular with customers.
His proposal met with disfavor within the company.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が不評を買うfor something to incur unpopularity or criticism
The new system drew criticism among the employees.
- 〈物〉は〈人〉に不評だsomething is unpopular among a group of people
That product is unpopular among young people.
- 不評を招くto invite or bring about criticism
The decline in service quality invited criticism.