CEFR B1

disfavored

noun

Meaning

The state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike.

Examples

The proposal was met with considerable disfavor by the committee.
His recent actions have put him in disfavor with his boss.

Synonyms: dislike, disapproval, disrepute, condemnation

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disfavored (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈfeɪvər]

Definition

The state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike.

Examples

The proposal was met with considerable disfavor by the committee.
His recent actions have put him in disfavor with his boss.
The once-popular restaurant fell into disfavor after a series of bad reviews.

How to Use disfavored

fall into disfavor (idiom): To lose the approval or support of others. — "The king's harsh policies caused him to fall into disfavor with his people."
meet with disfavor (prepositional phrase): To be received with disapproval or dislike. — "The proposal to cut funding met with considerable disfavor from the board."

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