DISFAVOR Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈfā-vər

Definition of disfavor

as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving made no attempt to hide his disfavor of his wife's relatives

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as in disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable their suggestion was met with disfavor by virtually all of the other club members

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as in disadvantage

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success the defendant certainly acted to his own disfavor with his frequent outbursts

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disfavor

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verb

as in to dislike

to feel dislike for a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today

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as in to criticize

to hold an unfavorable opinion of polls showing that this political candidate is highly disfavored by most voters

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Recent Examples of disfavor

Noun

Given Franklin’s disfavor in London, William could expect no promotion. — Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 There are observational reasons and theoretical reasons both to disfavor that interpretation, and this isn’t seriously entertained any longer as a plausible interpretation of the expanding Universe or the Big Bang. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 26 Sep. 2025

Verb

But Democrats and voting rights groups that brought the case alleged the new map is a blatant gerrymander to favor the GOP, violating a constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2010, known as the Fair District Amendment, that prohibits drawing districts to favor or disfavor political parties. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Under current law, New York’s constitution explicitly prohibits drawing districts to favor or disfavor political parties. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disfavor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavor

Noun

Still, despite the level of dislike, the only temperature rising in town was the one on the mercury.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
According to a new survey, many people in Colorado dislike data centers.

— Jaimie Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

Johnson does good work committing to the bit here, too, barreling forward despite her friends’ alarm and disapproval.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
In Argentina, despite a burgeoning hydrocarbon sector, higher energy costs have renewed inflation concerns and created a headache for Milei, whose disapproval rating spiked to 63 percent in late April, up from 49 percent at the start of the year.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disapproval

Noun

As the lone charter school playing at the highest level of Public League football, Bulls Prep has some disadvantages, such as no true practice field.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
And while youth unemployment has not dramatically spiked yet, executives like TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett have ultimately warned that young workers who fail to adapt to AI could find themselves at a disadvantage.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of disadvantage

Noun

With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Yasmin Soares, a Lula supporter, told Kahn that Bolsonaro's strong performance is scary and that the right brings hatred.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hatred

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The area might feel a bit buttoned-up and corporate for vacationers, but those in Abu Dhabi for work will be within a stone's throw of some of the city's best power-lunch and expense-account-dinner establishments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
For example, an advance provisioning allowance is a deposit used to pay variable expenses, including fuel, food, drinks and marina fees, with any unused balance returned.

— Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of expense

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At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Some have also shared with me a profound distaste for how their friends and family are using AI for therapy and companionship, and a deep concern for their future employment prospects.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

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