Sekirov Dictionary

disfavour

/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 4

noun3

•
Lack of favour; displeasure.
- His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
•
A state of being out of favour.
- The term “insane asylum” fell into disfavour long ago, but asylum is what some mentally ill people need. — 2013
•
An unkindness; a disobliging act.
- He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election. — 1702

verb1

•
To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.
- Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.

forms

disfavoured · disfavored · disfavouring · disfavours

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