disfavor
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Once a former U.S. ally, Noriega fell into disfavor after engaging in electoral fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
“Hamilton was so in disfavor when he died that he was just in the wilderness,” says Vaill.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
That requires service members of all ranks to be apolitical, deferential, obedient, compliant, and silent, whatever the circumstances and without expectation of compensatory favor or disfavor.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2023
“Why would we read the Constitution to disfavor real property, though?” he asked.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
"When I return with her heart, there will be years aplenty for all of us," she said, eyeing her sisters' hairy chins and hollow eyes with disfavor.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.