How Do You Spell DISFAVOR?

Pronunciation: [dɪsfˈe͡ɪvə] (IPA)

The word "disfavor" is spelled with a "vor" ending instead of "ver" because it follows the British English spelling convention. The IPA phonetic transcription of "disfavor" is /dɪsˈfeɪvər/. The first syllable is pronounced as "dis" with a short "i" sound, the stress is on the second syllable "fa", pronounced as "fay", and the last syllable "vor" is pronounced with a short "o" sound. This word means the opposite of favor, such as disapproval or dislike.

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DISFAVOR Meaning and Definition

  1. Disfavor is a noun that refers to the state or condition of being regarded with disapproval, disapproval or displeasure. It is the opposite of favor, indicating a lack of support, preference or approval towards someone or something.

    In a personal context, disfavor describes the unfavorable opinion or bias against a certain individual or group. It implies a dissatisfaction or resentment, often resulting from a perceived wrongdoing or disagreement. It can manifest as a lack of popularity, with someone being excluded, criticized or shunned by others due to disfavor.

    Disfavor also extends to the public domain, indicating a negative opinion or lack of popularity towards a particular idea, policy, or action. It may be expressed through criticism, opposition, or the withdrawal of support from a large number of people or a specific community.

    Furthermore, disfavor can be seen as a verb, meaning to treat or regard someone or something with disapproval or displeasure. This act may involve demonstrating a lack of support, withholding privileges, or intentionally causing harm or hindrance to someone or something.

    Overall, disfavor represents the disapproval, unpopularity, or lack of support towards someone or something, be it on an individual or collective level, and can significantly impact both personal relationships and broader societal dynamics.

Common Misspellings for DISFAVOR

Etymology of DISFAVOR

The word "disfavor" originated from the Middle English term "disfavoure", which was a combination of the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite", and the word "favoure", derived from the Old French term "favor", meaning "favour". This Old French term itself came from the Latin word "favor", which meant "liking" or "support". The word "disfavor" appeared in English around the 14th century, maintaining the same general meaning of a lack of favor or approval.

Idioms with the word DISFAVOR

  • fall into disfavor The idiom "fall into disfavor" means to lose favor or approval from someone or a group of people. It suggests being in a state where one's actions, behavior, or reputation are no longer appreciated or approved, leading to a decline in popularity or support.

Similar spelling word for DISFAVOR

Plural form of DISFAVOR is DISFAVORS

Conjugate verb Disfavor

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disfavored
you would have disfavored
he/she/it would have disfavored
we would have disfavored
they would have disfavored

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disfavoring
you would have been disfavoring
he/she/it would have been disfavoring
we would have been disfavoring
they would have been disfavoring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disfavor
you would disfavor
he/she/it would disfavor
we would disfavor
they would disfavor

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disfavoring
you would be disfavoring
he/she/it would be disfavoring
we would be disfavoring
they would be disfavoring

FUTURE

I will disfavor
you will disfavor
he/she/it will disfavor
we will disfavor
they will disfavor

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disfavoring
you will be disfavoring
he/she/it will be disfavoring
we will be disfavoring
they will be disfavoring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disfavored
you will have disfavored
he/she/it will have disfavored
we will have disfavored
they will have disfavored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disfavoring
you will have been disfavoring
he/she/it will have been disfavoring
we will have been disfavoring
they will have been disfavoring

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s disfavor

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disfavoring
you were disfavoring
he/she/it was disfavoring
we were disfavoring
they were disfavoring

PAST PARTICIPLE

disfavored

PAST PERFECT

I had disfavored
you had disfavored
he/she/it had disfavored
we had disfavored
they had disfavored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disfavoring
you had been disfavoring
he/she/it had been disfavoring
we had been disfavoring
they had been disfavoring

PRESENT

I disfavor
you disfavor
he/she/it disfavors
we disfavor
they disfavor

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disfavoring
you are disfavoring
he/she/it is disfavoring
we are disfavoring
they are disfavoring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disfavoring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disfavored
you have disfavored
he/she/it has disfavored
we have disfavored
they have disfavored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disfavoring
you have been disfavoring
he/she/it has been disfavoring
we have been disfavoring
they have been disfavoring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disfavor

SIMPLE PAST

I disfavored
you disfavored
he/she/it disfavored
we disfavored
they disfavored

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