disfavour

/dɪsˈfeɪvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈfeɪvər/ (ame, ipa)

disfavour — noun

1. a formal feeling that shows you do not welcome, support, or approve of someone o

1.名詞C1
釋義

a formal feeling that shows you do not welcome, support, or approve of someone or something.

例句

The head teacher viewed the cheating scheme with open disfavour.

view X with disfavour

Sana's plan to cut library hours met with disfavour from parents across town.

meet with disfavour

同義詞
  • disapproval

    more common formal word for judging something as wrong or unacceptable

  • dislike

    everyday word; covers personal taste and weaker negative feelings

  • opposition

    often stronger and more active, especially against plans or policies

反義詞
  • favour

    support or approval shown toward a person, plan, or idea

  • approval

    a judgment that something is good, acceptable, or welcome

文法句型

view X with disfavour

meet with disfavour

show disfavour toward X

用法筆記

Mostly appears in formal writing. The thing judged negatively often appears in frames such as 'view with disfavour' or 'meet with disfavour'. For everyday personal taste, learners usually say 'dislike' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I have disfavour for cold weather.
✅I dislike cold weather.
💡'disfavour' is a formal noun of disapproval, not the usual word for personal taste.