Disfavor

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

Definitions of disfavor

noun the state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike

Example Sentences

A1 She was in disfavor with her boss after arriving late to work multiple times.

A2 The student fell into disfavor with the teacher when he failed to complete his homework.

B1 The company's decision to cut costs resulted in the disfavor of many employees.

B2 The politician's controversial remarks led to his disfavor among the public.

C1 The artist's latest work has fallen into disfavor with art critics.

C2 The CEO's unethical behavior has brought disfavor upon the entire company.

Examples of disfavor in a Sentence

formal The company's decision to cut employee benefits fell into disfavor among the staff.

informal The new dress code is really in disfavor with the team.

slang His behavior definitely put him in the disfavor of the boss.

figurative The artist's controversial painting was met with disfavor by the critics.

Grammatical Forms of disfavor

• past tense: disfavored
• plural: disfavors
• comparative: less favored
• superlative: least favored
• present tense: disfavors
• future tense: will disfavor
• perfect tense: have disfavored
• continuous tense: is disfavoring
• singular: disfavor
• positive degree: favorable
• infinitive: to disfavor
• gerund: disfavoring
• participle: disfavored

Origin and Evolution of disfavor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'disfavor' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'favor' meaning 'approval or support'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disfavor' has continued to be used to indicate the lack of approval or support towards someone or something, with its meaning remaining consistent with its original form.