1
as in hated
to feel dislike for
a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today
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2
as in disliked
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
polls showing that this political candidate is highly disfavored by most voters
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as in despised
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Recent Examples of disfavored
Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
And Carr’s public comments undoubtedly connect that threat to Kimmel’s disfavored comments.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Advertisement The catalyst for Lee’s latest frenzy is the death of Dale Washberg (Tim Blake Nelson), the disfavored scion of a locally influential clan about whom Lee recently published a scathing exposé.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
And Carr’s public comments undoubtedly connect that threat to Kimmel’s disfavored comments.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Data indicates these petitions are granted less than 1% of the time and are particularly disfavored in the Second Circuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavored
Verb
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Singh, who is nonetheless bullish on the market despite any reservations, said any lack of clarity around economic conditions heading into the decision could dent a rally that’s hated by many.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ryan was said to be hated by everyone in the prison, and eventually killed himself in the cell.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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HOAs are disliked by some residents.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some who disliked the conservative activist have posted comments on social media that have jeopardized their jobs, including public school teachers in Texas.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not in the response from the armed Palestinian group were other provisions detailing Gaza's future, including some Hamas has long rejected.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sancho rejected a contract offer at Manchester City to join Dortmund in 2017.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some council members have criticized the proposal, citing a lack of communication and calling the move premature.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Disfavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfavored. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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