DISFAVOR


Meaning of DISFAVOR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' f ā -v ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from Middle French desfaveur, from des- dis- + faveur favor, from Old French favor

Date: circa 1533

1 : DISAPPROVAL , DISLIKE <practices looked upon with disfavor >

2 : the state or fact of being no longer favored <fell into disfavor >

3 : DISADVANTAGE

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