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disfavour.

Lack of favour; displeasure.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/UK
  1. Lack of favour; displeasure.

    UK · countable · uncountable
    His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
  2. An unkindness; a disobliging act.

    UK · countable · uncountable
  3. A state of being out of favour.

    UK · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.

verb/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/UK
  1. To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

    UK
    Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.
Where this word comes from

From English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.

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