disfavor

[dis-fey-ver]

disfavor Definition

• 1. the state of being out of favor or disapproval
• 2. an unfavorable opinion or feeling

Using disfavor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disfavor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company fell into disfavor after the scandal.

• Example

  His actions earned him the disfavor of his colleagues.

• Example

  The new policy was met with disfavor by the employees.

• Example

  The politician's comments fell into disfavor with the public.

disfavor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disfavor

• disapproval
• dislike
• dissatisfaction
• opposition
• unpopularity

Antonyms for disfavor

• approval
• popularity
• favor

Phrases with disfavor

• in disfavor

  not in favor or approval

  Example

  The company's products are currently in disfavor with consumers.

• fall into disfavor

  to lose favor or approval

  Example

  The restaurant fell into disfavor after the food poisoning incident.

• view with disfavor

  to disapprove of something

  Example

  The judge viewed the defendant's behavior with disfavor.

Origins of disfavor

from Old French 'desfaveur', from des- (expressing reversal) + 'faveur' meaning 'favor'

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Summary: disfavor in Brief

The term 'disfavor' [dis-fey-ver] refers to a state of being out of favor or disapproval, often used to describe an unfavorable opinion or feeling. It can be seen in examples like 'The company fell into disfavor after the scandal.' and 'The new policy was met with disfavor by the employees.' 'Disfavor' is also used in phrases like 'in disfavor,' 'fall into disfavor,' and 'view with disfavor.'