unfavoring

fa·vor

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fey-ver]
- /ˈfeɪ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fey-ver]
- /ˈfeɪ vər/

Definitions of unfavoring word

noun unfavoring something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor. 1
noun unfavoring friendly or well-disposed regard; goodwill: to win the favor of the king. 1
noun unfavoring the state of being approved or held in regard: to be in favor at court; styles that are now in favor. 1
noun unfavoring excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment: to treat some people with favor and others with neglect. 1
noun unfavoring a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love, etc., as formerly upon a knight by his lady. 1
noun unfavoring a ribbon, badge, etc., worn in evidence of goodwill or loyalty, as by an adherent of a political party. 1

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Origin of unfavoring

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English favo(u)r < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin favōr- (stem of favor) goodwill, equivalent to fav(ēre) to be favorably inclined + -ōr- -or1

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Parts of speech for Unfavoring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unfavoring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unfavoring usage trend in Literature

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