Definition

1. Noun:

   • An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group: A feeling of dislike or disapproval directed towards someone or something.
   • The state of being out of favor: The condition of not being liked, supported, or approved of by someone in authority or by a group.

2. Verb:

   • To put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm: To treat someone or something in a way that gives them an unfavorable position or less chance of success.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The manager's disfavor towards the new policy was obvious to everyone in the meeting.
  • After the scandal, the politician fell into disfavor with the public.

• Verb:

  • The new seating arrangement seemed to disfavor those who arrived late.
  • Laws that disfavor one group over another are often challenged in court.

Advanced Usage

• To be in disfavor: To be in a state of being disapproved of or disliked.

  • The old traditions are now in disfavor with the younger generation.

• To view with disfavor: To regard something with disapproval.

  • The committee viewed the proposal with great disfavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Disfavour (noun/verb): The British English spelling of "disfavor." The meanings are identical.

  • He is in disfavour with his superiors.

• Disfavored (adjective): Treated with or marked by disfavor; disadvantaged.

  • The disfavored candidate struggled to gain support.

Synonyms

• Noun: Disapproval, displeasure, dislike, disesteem.
• Verb: Disadvantage, handicap, hinder, discriminate against.

Related Phrases

• Fall into disfavor: To lose approval or popularity.

  • The theory fell into disfavor after new evidence emerged.

• Look upon with disfavor: To consider something unfavorably.

  • The community looks upon such actions with disfavor.

Noun

1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
2. the state of being out of favor
   • he is in disfavor with the king

Verb

1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
   • This rule clearly disadvantages me