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seen with disfavor
[siːn wɪð dɪsˈfeɪvər]
verb phrase
visto com desaprovação
1.
to be regarded negatively or disapproved of by others
His unconventional behavior is seen with disfavor by the conservative community.
Seu comportamento não convencional é visto com desaprovação pela comunidade conservadora.
2.
to be judged unfavorably or looked upon negatively
Such practices are seen with disfavor in modern society.
Tais práticas são vistas com desaprovação na sociedade moderna.
Synonyms
frowned upon
disapproved of
looked down upon
regarded negatively
viewed unfavorably
Antonyms
seen with favor
approved of
looked upon favorably
regarded positively
viewed approvingly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
visto com desaprovação
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
visto com desaprovação
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
visto com maus olhos
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
visto com desaprovação
formal usage; alternative: 'visto com maus olhos'
Related Idioms & Phrases
frowned upon
looked down upon
in bad light
get the side-eye
raised eyebrows
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