Definition
Definition of disfavored - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
unpopularUS not 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- Students found the disfavored textbook outdated and confusing.
Origin of disfavored
Latin, dis (apart) + favere (to favor)
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- French:impopulaire, ...
- German:unbeliebter, ...
- Italian:impopolare, ...
- Spanish:desfavorecido, ...
- Portuguese:desfavorecido, ...
- Chinese:不受欢迎的, ...
- Japanese:不人気の, ...
- Arabic:مَكْرُوه, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי אָהוּד, ...
- Russian:непопулярный, ...
- Ukrainian:непопулярний, ...
- Hindi:अप्रिय, ...
Definition of disfavor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
approvalUS lack of approval or likingUS
- His recent actions have earned him the disfavor of his colleagues..
2.
social standingUS state of being out of favorUS
- He fell into disfavor with the committee.
3.
disadvantageRare US disadvantageous condition or situationRare US
- The team played in disfavor due to the harsh weather conditions..
Verb
1.
disapprovalUS regard with disapproval or dislikeUS
- The teacher disfavors students who disrupt the class.
2.
obstacleRare US put someone at a disadvantage or hinder themRare US
- The new policy disfavors small businesses.
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.
The committee disfavors proposals lacking evidence. The regulations disfavors new entrants in the market. His comments disfavored the team's progress.
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- French:défaveur, défavoriser, ...
- German:Missfallen, missbilligen, ...
- Italian:disapprovazione, disapprovare, ...
- Spanish:desfavor, desaprobar, ...
- Portuguese:desagrado, desaprovar, ...
- Chinese:不获赞同, 不喜欢, ...
- Japanese:不評, 嫌う, ...
- Arabic:استياء, استاء من, ...
- Hebrew:אִי-חֵן, לִרְאוֹת בְּשֶׁלִּילָה, ...
- Russian:неблагосклонность, неодобрять, ...
- Ukrainian:несхвалення, недолюблювати, ...
- Hindi:अस्वीकृति, नापसंद करना, ...
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