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noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈfā-vər How to pronounce disfavor (audio)
Definition of disfavornext
1
as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving made no attempt to hide his disfavor of his wife's relatives

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2
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable their suggestion was met with disfavor by virtually all of the other club members

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3
as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success the defendant certainly acted to his own disfavor with his frequent outbursts

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disfavor

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verb

1
as in to dislike
to feel dislike for a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today

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as in to criticize
to hold an unfavorable opinion of polls showing that this political candidate is highly disfavored by most voters

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Recent Examples of disfavor
Noun
Given Franklin’s disfavor in London, William could expect no promotion. — Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 There are observational reasons and theoretical reasons both to disfavor that interpretation, and this isn’t seriously entertained any longer as a plausible interpretation of the expanding Universe or the Big Bang. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
This is particularly evident given the clear congressional policy of disfavoring sports gambling demonstrated by the Wire Act and PASPA. — Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Further, any politicization of the evaluation process—like opposing the release of models whose outputs disfavor a certain administration’s political views—could decrease trust in AI. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disfavor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavor
  1. dislike
  2. disapproval
  3. disadvantage
  4. hate
  5. hatred
  6. displeasure
  7. expense
  8. distaste
Noun
  • On the other side, morality is supposed to protect people’s personal autonomy and freedom, even when others in their community dislike or disagree with their choices.
    — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An undercurrent of friction brought an edge to the breezy vibe, with Edwards often acting as the awkward buffer between Lucey and Barberie, who did little to disguise their dislike of each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • According to Warburton, Barbara shared her husband's devout Catholic faith and his strong disapproval of their son's most popular shows.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • As many hairstyles and hair colors as Theron has rocked over the years—and there have been many—there was one that got a stamp of disapproval from her daughters.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of disapproval
Noun
  • Power, an unequal outcome, and a disadvantage the weaker side can’t escape, all in one transaction.
    — ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Compared to their American counterparts, Chinese AI companies are at a massive disadvantage in computing power, a gap that has grown substantially since ChatGPT’s release.
    — Garrison Lovely, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of disadvantage
Verb
  • Right now, none of Taylor Sheridan’s shows are made in Los Angeles (the scribe also hates the place), but CBS Studios does film NCIS, Matlock and Criminal Minds in the home of Hollywood.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Is this the same Panthea who hates anyone fake or putting things on?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hate
Noun
  • The is mostly a political one that the far-right uses to stoke prejudice and hatred against a community already victimized by that and bullying.
    — Greg Cote August 9, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Nordic noir suggests the presence of violence and hatred beneath the tranquillity and order of the Scandinavian welfare state, just as Southern noir peels back hospitality and charm to reveal repressed family secrets and moral decay.
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • But consumers have been increasingly voicing their displeasure at the fact that retailers and brands—the importers of record—are receiving refunds for duties that were passed along, in the form of price increases, to them.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cleveland fans expressed their displeasure, but Yan wasn’t bothered.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of displeasure
Noun
  • Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This is Texas's first year using $1 billion of taxpayer money to fund private school expenses for eligible families who applied to the program.
    — Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of expense
Noun
  • The president’s distaste for Swift goes back ever farther than the most recent election.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Anecdotally, many professionals are reporting a distaste for emails that sound AI-generated.
    — James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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