disfavour

plural disfavours · alternative disfavor

1. UKcountableuncountableLack of favour; displeasure.

   His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.

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   These same misdeeds have raised a strong sentiment of disfavour against its ally.

   1839, William Ewart Gladstone, The State in Its Relations with the Church

   The ground-breaking work that lesbians and gay men have done in breaking down traditional roles for men and women in couples is given little attention [in this book] and creative sexual arrangements are looked at with subtle disfavor.

   1981 February 14, Eric E. Rofes, “Overlooking Our Differences”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 29, page 16

2. UKcountableuncountableAn unkindness; a disobliging act.

   He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election.

   1702-1704, Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, The History of the Rebellion

3. UKcountableuncountableA state of being out of favour.

   The term “insane asylum” fell into disfavour long ago, but asylum is what some mentally ill people need.

   2013 September 18, “Editorial: Seriously ill still need asylum”, in Vancouver Sun

present singular third person disfavours · participle present disfavouring · participle past disfavoured · past disfavoured · alternative disfavor

1. UKTo show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

   Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.

   Synonyms: discriminate, maltreat