disfavored

Meanings

• adjective

  Not preferred or favored; unfavorable.

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Antonyms

favour

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Synonyms

discriminate , maltreat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disfavored
adored , ignored , admired

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Homophones

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1. disfavored (en) : Not preferred or favored
   

2. disfavor (en) : Unfavorable feeling or attitude
   

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Variants

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disfavor , disfavored , disfavoring , disfavors

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Forms

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disfavors, disfavoredly, disfavoredness

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Etymology

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Disfavored comes from the Latin dis-, meaning 'opposite' or 'not', and favored, meaning 'graced with favor' or 'preferred'.

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Trivia

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1. Disfavored was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term disfavored is often used in legal contexts to describe a party who is not favored by the court.

3. In some cultures, disfavored foods or dishes are considered taboo or forbidden.

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Related Concepts

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1. preferred: The opposite of disfavored, meaning favored or liked.

2. unpopular: Not liked or favored by a large number of people.

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Culture

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Disfavored has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that are not popular or well-received. In art, it can be used to depict subjects that are considered taboo or controversial. In music, disfavored genres or artists may be overlooked or criticized.

How to Memorize "disfavored"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is not given a favor or preference. Visualize their disappointment and the contrast between their expectations and reality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word disfavored with the feeling of being left out or overlooked.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that disfavored starts with the prefix dis-, which means 'opposite' or 'not', and favored means 'preferred'. Therefore, disfavored means 'not preferred' or 'unfavored'.

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