Misfavored

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of misfavor form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Unfortunate or unpopular.

    "Society is faced with the complex social problems that accompany this increasing incidence of multiple-handicapped children. Indeed, apart from the heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with children so misfavored, the social worker will find it necessary to pioneer and perhaps to develop effective methods for assisting them."

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"Society is faced with the complex social problems that accompany this increasing incidence of multiple-handicapped children. Indeed, apart from the heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with children so misfavored, the social worker will find it necessary to pioneer and perhaps to develop effective methods for assisting them."

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