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- [dis-fey-ver]
- /dɪsˈfeɪ vər/
- /dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/
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- [dis-fey-ver]
- /dɪsˈfeɪ vər/
Definitions of disfavor word
- noun disfavor unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor. 1
- noun disfavor the state of being regarded unfavorably; disrepute: The fashions of one year are in disfavor the next. 1
- noun disfavor a disadvantageous or detrimental act; disservice: The pianist did himself a disfavor in trying to sing. 1
- verb with object disfavor to regard or treat with disfavor. 1
- noun disfavor Disapproval or dislike. 1
- noun disfavor dislike, disapproval 1
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Origin of disfavor
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; dis-1 + favor
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Parts of speech for Disfavor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disfavor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disfavor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disfavor
noun disfavor
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- disinclination — the absence of inclination; reluctance; unwillingness.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
verb disfavor
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- frown on — to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
Antonyms for disfavor
noun disfavor
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
verb disfavor
- take a shine to — to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
- buck for — If you are bucking for something, you are working very hard to get it.
- pull strings — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- look to — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- valuing — relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
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