disfavor

Definitions

The state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike.

An act of unkindness or a lack of support.

To regard or treat with disapproval.

Examples

The manager looked with disfavor upon any employee who arrived late to the meeting.

His radical political views caused him to fall into disfavor with the conservative board members.

The new policy was met with widespread disfavor among the staff due to its restrictive nature.

Synonyms

disapproval dislike disregard aversion displeasure condemnation scorn

Antonyms

favor approval preference regard esteem admiration acceptance