disfavour

Plural: disfavours

Noun

• the state of being out of favor
• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
• Lack of favour; displeasure.
• An unkindness; a disobliging act.
• A state of being out of favour.

Verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
• To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.

Examples

• Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.
• His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.

Synonyms

disadvantage, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, discriminate, maltreat, maltreatment

Antonyms

advantage, favour