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unfavoured

British  
/ ʌnˈfeɪvəd /

adjective

  1. not regarded with especial kindness or approval

    unvalued and unfavoured daughter

  2. not regarded with partiality or favouritism

    the unfavoured far side of the course

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Marcus Smith, the spark at the centre of England's attack this time last year, is in his unfavoured full-back slot.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Phil Foden: A quiet performance from the Manchester City man playing in his unfavoured position on the right wing.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

The British boat was drawn in unfavoured lane one, but went out hard to put pressure on the rest of the field.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2021

His cross-field pass with his unfavoured left foot to begin a move that led to Liverpool’s second goal against Manchester City was something you would expect from a midfield creator, not a full-back.

From The Guardian • Nov. 15, 2019

Judged by this test, my little list of discoveries has not been unfavoured of fortune.

From To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir