as in despised
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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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Recent Examples of disfavored
Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the court concluded that the administration attempted to suppress disfavored news coverage by singling out two speakers on the basis of their speech.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, we were advised to avoid using words included on the government’s growing list of disfavored words.
—Leslie Fields-Cruz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Some curbed its oversight over sister branches, others installed term limits or mandated a retirement age for justices, and still others granted the Senate the power to overrule disfavored opinions and require new justices to have prior judicial experience.
—Time, 14 Nov. 2025
And Carr’s public comments undoubtedly connect that threat to Kimmel’s disfavored comments.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Research that could be seen as disfavored by one political party may not get done because of the fear it could be terminated with a change in administration.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Data indicates these petitions are granted less than 1% of the time and are particularly disfavored in the Second Circuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the court expressly recognized, the First Amendment draws a line, which the government may not cross, at efforts to use government power—including the power of the purse—‘to punish or suppress disfavored expression’ by others.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
In the ruling, the court concluded that the administration attempted to suppress disfavored news coverage by singling out two speakers on the basis of their speech.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, we were advised to avoid using words included on the government’s growing list of disfavored words.
—Leslie Fields-Cruz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025
Some curbed its oversight over sister branches, others installed term limits or mandated a retirement age for justices, and still others granted the Senate the power to overrule disfavored opinions and require new justices to have prior judicial experience.
—Time, 14 Nov. 2025
And Carr’s public comments undoubtedly connect that threat to Kimmel’s disfavored comments.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Musero said that evidence in the trial would show that the lists signaled to other agents that he was disfavored and shouldn’t be submitted for work opportunities.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Research that could be seen as disfavored by one political party may not get done because of the fear it could be terminated with a change in administration.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Data indicates these petitions are granted less than 1% of the time and are particularly disfavored in the Second Circuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfavored
Adjective
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This is a despised company right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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For most households, cleaning the oven is a despised chore.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The three shooters, conspiracy theorists who hated the police, were shot and killed by officers after a six-hour siege in the region of Wieambilla.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But certain airports are more hated than others.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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One part of the bill that is attractive to conservative activists but disliked by Democrats passes authority over some postelection audits from the secretary of state to the State Election Board.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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And neither was Stills, who was too opinionated for then-head coach Brian Flores, and Drake, who was a challenge to manage, and Fitzpatrick, who disliked the Dolphins culture, and probably still does since he was recently traded to the New York Jets for a bag of chips (a 2026 seventh-round pick).—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last season during a livestream, Nacua criticized NFL officials and made a gesture regarded as antisemitic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Canada's Prime Minister and Quebec's legislature criticized the CEO for the language lapse.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disfavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfavored. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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