Disfavor

/dɪsˈfeɪ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of being regarded unfavorably; a lack of approval or support.

His disfavor among the staff made it difficult for him to lead the project.

The quality of being in bad repute or having a negative opinion held about someone or something.

The new policy fell into disfavor after numerous complaints from the public.

verb

To regard unfavorably or to withhold approval.

The committee decided to disfavor the proposal due to its high costs.

To put someone or something at a disadvantage.

The new regulations disfavor smaller businesses in the market.

From the prefix dis- (meaning 'not') and favor.

in disfavor

In a state of being disliked or not favored.

fall into disfavor

To become unpopular or unacceptable.

suffer disfavor

To experience a lack of support or approval.

favor

Approval or support.

approval

Official agreement or permission.

disapprove

To have an unfavorable opinion.

Being out of the cool group.

After that mistake, he totally fell into disfavor.

Not in someone's good books.

She’s in disfavor with the boss after missing the deadline.