unfavored

[/ʌnˈfeɪvərd/]
adjective
desfavorecido
1. Not favored; not preferred or supported; lacking favor or advantage
The unfavored candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
O candidato desfavorecido surpreendeu a todos ao vencer as eleições.
2. Receiving little support, approval, or preference from others
The unfavored team played with determination despite low expectations.
O time desfavorecido jogou com determinação apesar das baixas expectativas.
3. Not blessed with good luck or favorable circumstances
He came from an unfavored background but achieved great success.
Ele veio de um contexto desfavorecido, mas alcançou grande sucesso.
The term 'unfavored' is commonly used in American sports contexts when discussing teams or players with low odds of winning. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desfavorecido' is frequently used in both social and sports contexts, often referring to socioeconomic disadvantage or lack of privilege.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disfavoreddisadvantagedunpopularunsupportedunderdeveloped
Antonyms / Antônimos
favoredpreferredadvantagedsupportedblessed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desfavorecido
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desfavorecido
Standard usage with no significant regional variation
São Paulo
desfavorecido
Standard usage with no significant regional variation
Portugal
desfavorecido
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

favordisadvantageunderdogunequalunprivileged

Related Idioms & Phrases

underdog
fighting against the odds
having two strikes against you
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