disfavour

Etymology

From English dis- + favour, from Middle French desfaveur.

noun

1. Lack of favour; displeasure.
   His lateness for the appointment incurred her disfavour.
   These same misdeeds have raised a strong sentiment of disfavour against its ally. 1839, William Ewart Gladstone, The State in Its Relations with the Church
2. An unkindness; a disobliging act.
   He might dispense favours and disfavours according to his own election. 1702-1704, Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, The History of the Rebellion
3. 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. Sep 18, 2013, “Editorial: Seriously ill still need asylum”, in Vancouver Sun

verb

1. (British spelling) To show lack of favour or antipathy towards.
   Her past performance meant that she was often disfavoured for important tasks.