disfavour/dɪsˈfeɪvə(ɹ)/EtymologyFrom English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.disfavour means lack of favour; displeasure. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.nounLack of favour; displeasure.“His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.”An unkindness; a disobliging act.“He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election.”A state of being out of favour.“The term “insane asylum” fell into disfavour long ago, but asylum is what some mentally ill people need.”verbTo show lack of favour or antipathy towards.“Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.”