Disfavour

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈfeɪvÉ™(ɹ)/

Alternative forms

• disfavor

Origin

From Middle French desfaveur

Full definition of disfavour

Noun

1. The state of being out of favour.His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
• Bible, Is. x. 6 (1551)the people that deserved my disfavour
• Gladstonesentiment of disfavour against its ally
2. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
• ClarendonHe might dispense favours and disfavours.

Verb

1. To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.