Disfavour

Quick meaning: Disfavour is a noun meaning Lack of favour; displeasure.

Meaning

Lack of favour; displeasure.

More Meanings

1. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
2. A state of being out of favour.
3. (British spelling) To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

Example Sentences

His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.

He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election.

Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.

These same misdeeds have raised a strong sentiment of disfavour against its ally.

Word Forms

• disfavours
• disfavor
• disfavouring
• disfavoured

Synonyms for disfavour

Depending on context, synonyms include maltreatment, discriminate, maltreat, disapproval, disadvantage, dislike.

Antonyms for disfavour

Common opposites include favour, advantage.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disfavor, dislike, disadvantage, disapproval, misfavor, misfavour.

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