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What is the opposite of popular?

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(of a person) Opposite of liked or admired by the majority of people
“His tendency to lose his temper made him an unpopular character around the club.”
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(of a belief or attitude) Opposite of held by the majority of public
“It is by no means an uncommon belief that a system of ethics resting on either theological or philosophical foundations is needful for the security of practical morality.”
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(of political activity) Opposite of participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
“The anti-monarchy lobby insists that the monarch is a burden on the taxpayer and undemocratic.”
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Opposite of designed to suit the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
“Their activity sections are supposedly quite highbrow, but they still have lots of popular things to do.”
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Opposite of very fashionable or up to date in trends
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Opposite of having a good reputation and well respected
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Opposite of famous or widely praised
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Opposite of accepted, used or practiced by most people
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Opposite of being predominant across, or applying to, a broad spectrum
“His dissent gives a clear insight into his limited, narrow view of individual liberties.”
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Opposite of used in or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal or official contexts
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Opposite of present, appearing, or found everywhere
“I don't mind freckles on my face, but the odd mole aggrieves me.”
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Opposite of marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities
“He remained a largely anonymous actor, having failed to score any roles of note in Hollywood.”
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Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
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Opposite of modern, unfamiliar, or different
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Opposite of popular or in demand
Undesirable traits such as health defects, aggressiveness or lack of docility are selected against.”
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Opposite of unanimous or undivided
“All judges were asked to vote, but the panel was divided in their deliberation for a resounding winner.”
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Opposite of reasonable or low in cost or price
“Expensive market research and costly billboard advertising were crucial factors in its success.”
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(of a question or subject) Opposite of being of current or continuing interest and importance
“Free education was once a dead issue that must be raised again as it is pertinent to our children's futures.”
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Opposite of treated or regarded with partiality
“When they could not procure the mahi-mahi, Johnny reluctantly accepted the mackerel, his unpreferred choice.”
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Opposite of of or belonging to the lower social classes
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Opposite of relating to society or its organization
“The property was bought for personal purposes.”
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Opposite of instantly appealing and memorable
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Opposite of of, or relating to, people or society at the local level
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Opposite of trendy or fashionable
“He wore baggy, rainbow-colored pants that were highly unfashionable.”
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Opposite of the best of its kind or class
“I have come across parents like him who simply shrug their shoulders when you outline their children's atrocious behavior.”
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Opposite of related to the (or any) city
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Opposite of significantly broad in extent
“Those species endemic to a very limited area are often most threatened by the collection of plants from the wild.”
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Opposite of characteristic of, or related to, a particular nation
“The international agency polices the development of atomic energy facilities.”
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