Disfavor

/dɪsˈfeɪvər/ noun

Definition

Lack of approval, support, or liking; the state of being viewed unfavorably or with disapproval.

Etymology

From dis- (meaning to reverse or lack) combined with favor (approval or preference). This term has been used since the 1500s to describe loss of favor or approval.

Kelly Says

Royal disfavor was literally a matter of life and death in medieval courts—falling out of a king's favor could mean exile, imprisonment, or execution. Surviving someone's disfavor required careful political maneuvering.

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