disfavored 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of disfavorednext
as in despised

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disfavored

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verb

past tense of disfavor
1
as in hated
to feel dislike for a style of stage acting that is disfavored by most theatergoers today

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2
as in disliked
to hold an unfavorable opinion of polls showing that this political candidate is highly disfavored by most voters

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  1. hated
  2. disliked
  3. criticized
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  • But its audience score is even worse at a 37%, indicating those who liked Joker 1, and were lining up to see the opening of Folie a Deux, hated it way, way more than the first film.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Users were, however, polarized on the Italian bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent—some loved it; some hated it.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hated
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  • Some Hezbollah supporters were spotted marching through the streets of Beirut in mourning yesterday, while others disliked and even hated him.
    NBC News, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The United Nations is especially disliked by Republicans.
    Barbara F. Walter, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2021
Definition of disliked
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  • Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticized
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“Disfavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfavored. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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