Definition
disfavoured
adjective
- regarded with disapproval or treated with less favor; not liked or supported
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'disfavored'; often used in formal or political contexts
Examples
- The disfavoured candidate withdrew from the race after poor polling numbers.
- Certain policies became disfavoured among voters following the scandal.
- He felt disfavoured by management compared to his colleagues.
- The disfavoured approach was eventually abandoned in favor of a new strategy.
- Despite being disfavoured by critics, the film found an audience overseas.
- The disfavoured group struggled to gain representation in the organization.