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unfavorite

adjective

un·​fa·​vor·​ite ˌən-ˈfā-v(ə-)rət How to pronounce unfavorite (audio)
-ˈfā-vərt
Synonyms of unfavoritenext
: not being a favorite
especially : being regarded with special disfavor or dislike

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfavorite was circa 1934

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“Unfavorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfavorite. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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