1. regarded with disapproval or lacking support; not preferred or favored

Examples

• The disfavored policy was quickly abandoned by the new administration.
• She felt disfavored by her supervisor after the incident.
• The disfavored candidate struggled to gain support from voters.
• His unconventional methods made him disfavored among traditional colleagues.
• The disfavored proposal received little attention during the meeting.
• Students from disfavored backgrounds often face additional challenges.