disfavored US
dɪsˈfeɪ.vərd
Definition

Definition of disfavored - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

unpopularUSnot liked or supported by most peopleUS
  • The disfavored candidate lost the election.
  • The disfavored policy was quietly dropped by the council.
  • Students found the disfavored textbook outdated and confusing.
shunned unpopular
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Origin of disfavored

Latin, dis (apart) + favere (to favor)

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  1. French:impopulaire, ...
  2. German:unbeliebter, ...
  3. Italian:impopolare, ...
  4. Spanish:desfavorecido, ...
  5. Portuguese:desfavorecido, ...
  6. Chinese:不受欢迎的, ...
  7. Japanese:不人気の, ...
  8. Arabic:مَكْرُوه, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי אָהוּד, ...
  10. Russian:непопулярный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:непопулярний, ...
  12. Hindi:अप्रिय, ...
disfavor US
dɪsˈfeɪvər
See also: disfavour (UK)

Definition of disfavor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
approvalUSlack of approval or likingUS
  • His recent actions have earned him the disfavor of his colleagues..
disapproval dislike
2.
social standingUSstate of being out of favorUS
  • He fell into disfavor with the committee.
disapproval
3.
disadvantageRareUSdisadvantageous condition or situationRareUS
  • The team played in disfavor due to the harsh weather conditions..
disadvantage

Verb

tr.
1.
disapprovalUSregard with disapproval or dislikeUS
  • The teacher disfavors students who disrupt the class.
disapprove dislike frown upon
2.
obstacleRareUSput someone at a disadvantage or hinder themRareUS
  • The new policy disfavors small businesses.
disadvantage hinder
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Origin of disfavor

Latin, dis- (apart) + favor (approval)

Examples of disfavor in a sentence

  • She sensed disfavor in their cold responses.
  • Her actions led to disfavor among her peers.
  • The politician's scandal resulted in public disfavor.
  • The policy put the company in disfavor with the public.
  • His actions led to disfavor among his peers.
  • She disfavors any form of dishonesty in her team.

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  1. French:défaveur, défavoriser, ...
  2. German:Missfallen, missbilligen, ...
  3. Italian:disapprovazione, disapprovare, ...
  4. Spanish:desfavor, desaprobar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desagrado, desaprovar, ...
  6. Chinese:不获赞同, 不喜欢, ...
  7. Japanese:不評, 嫌う, ...
  8. Arabic:استياء, استاء من, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִי-חֵן, לִרְאוֹת בְּשֶׁלִּילָה, ...
  10. Russian:неблагосклонность, неодобрять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:несхвалення, недолюблювати, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्वीकृति, नापसंद करना, ...

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