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Opposite of favorite

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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that is liked more than any other of the same kind, or is granted special treatment and preference.

Usage Example

"That classic novel remains a perennial outcast among high school literature students."

Strong
outcast
pariah
black sheep
anathema
bête noire

• adjective (Context 2)

Preferred before all others of the same kind; liked more than any other.

Usage Example

"Autumn has always been her hated season because of the crisp air and changing leaves."

Strong
hated
detested
despised
loathed
disliked
unpopular
unwanted

• noun (Context 3)

The competitor or team judged most likely to win a race, game, or contest.

Usage Example

"The defending champion entered the tournament as the clear underdog to win the title."

Strongest
underdog
long shot
Strong
outsider
dark horse
also-ran

• verb (Context 4)

To mark or save a digital post, webpage, or file as a preferred item on a website or application.

Usage Example

"She favorited several articles during her commute so she could read them thoroughly over the weekend."

Strongest
unfavorite
Strong
unlike

Similar words to favorite

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to favorite vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

bookmark
preferred
front-runner
favored
darling
pick
beloved
choice
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