unfavoured
Britishadjective
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not regarded with especial kindness or approval
unvalued and unfavoured daughter
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not regarded with partiality or favouritism
the unfavoured far side of the course
Example Sentences
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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
Now, after eight straight starts in the 10 jersey, the Harlequins playmaker is shuffled back into his unfavoured and unfamiliar full-back role.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
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
Perhaps he counted on the Duke's love for his wife and intended simply to enrage his brother against a presuming but unfavoured lover.
From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)
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