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disfavor Definition

dis·fa·vor (dis fā′vər)

noun

  1. an unfavorable opinion; dislike; disapproval
  2. the state of being disliked or disapproved of he fell into disfavor with his patron
  3. an unkind or harmful act; disservice

transitive verb

to regard or treat unfavorably; slight

disfavor Synonyms

disfavor

n.

  1. Dissatisfaction

    displeasure, disapproval, disrespect, disesteem; see dissatisfaction 1, objection 1.

  2. Disgrace

    disrepute, disregard, dishonor; see disgrace 1.

disfavor Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • king: He had fallen into disfavor with the king for reasons that are still unclear and begun to write his personal consolation of philosophy.

Adjective modifier

  • austere: Gambling quote of the week: " The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.

Preposition: upon

  • business: Gambling quote of the week: " The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.