noun
disfavour
Disfavour (noun) means a feeling of disapproval towards someone or something.
noun
1
A feeling of disapproval towards someone or something.
"His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour."
2
An unkind or unhelpful act towards someone.
3
The situation of no longer being liked or approved of.
"The term “insane asylum” fell into disfavour long ago, but asylum is what some mentally ill people need."
— , Editorial: Seriously ill still need asylum (2013)
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Etymology
Formed in English from dis- and favour, from Middle French desfaveur.
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What is the meaning of disfavour?
"disfavour" (noun) means a feeling of disapproval towards someone or something.
What is another word for disfavour?
Other words for "disfavour" include disapproval, dislike, disfavor.
What is the opposite of disfavour?
The opposite of "disfavour" is favour.
What are the different meanings of disfavour?
"disfavour" has 3 main meanings: 1. A feeling of disapproval towards someone or something; 2. An unkind or unhelpful act towards someone; 3. The situation of no longer being liked or approved of.
