unfavourite

Meanings

• adjective

  Not favored, preferred, or enjoyed.

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Antonyms

favorite

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Variants

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unfavorite

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unhappy', unfavourite comes from the Old French word 'desfavorable', which means 'inopportune' or 'unauspicious'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that is not preferred or favored.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unfavourite' contains the letters 'u', 'f', 'a', 'v', 'o', 'r', 'i', 't'.

2. In the game of Bridge, an unfavourable contract is one that is likely to result in losing the game.

3. In mathematics, an unfavourable number is one that does not have any desirable properties or patterns.

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Related Concepts

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1. preference: The state or expression of liking one alternative over another. Opposite of unfavourite.

2. disfavour: To show disapproval or displeasure towards. Related to unfavourite.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of the unfavourite can be used to explore themes of rejection, marginalization, and the human condition. For example, Shakespeare's play 'King Lear' features a character named Cordelia, who is the unfavourite daughter of the king. Her rejection by her father leads to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "unfavourite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing that is not your favorite or preferred. Imagine their features, actions, and the feelings they evoke.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfavourite' with feelings of dislike or rejection. Remember that it means 'not favored' or 'not preferred'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'unfavourite': U is for 'un', F for 'favour', and R for 're' (meaning 'not') and I for 'it' (meaning 'is') and T for 'the opposite of' and E for 'enjoyed'.

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