disfavor
Translation
disapproval, dislike, disfavor
Examples
He looked at the proposal with disfavor.
He looked at the proposal with disfavor.
The politician fell into public disfavor.
The politician fell into public disfavor.
Grammar Patterns
to view/look at sth. ((with disfavor)) to disapprove of something He looked at the plan with disfavor.
to fall into ((disfavor)) to become disliked The policy fell into public disfavor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disapproval, dislike, displeasure; Antonyms: favor, approval, esteem
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'favor' (approval, goodwill). The opposite of favor.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-favor': not in favor. This is the primary American spelling; the British spelling is 'disfavour'.