in bad odor
Not well regarded
To be in bad odor with someone or some group is to be out of favor with them, to have a damaged reputation or standing in their eyes.
The expression suggests that one's conduct or character has left a lingering negative impression, much like an unpleasant smell.
After the scandal, he was in bad odor with the board of directors.
The opposite phrase, in good odor, indicates favorable standing but is less commonly used.
- unpopularityState of being disliked
- frowned uponRegarded with disfavor
- disfavorLack of approval
- disreputeDamaged public standing
- hatedRegarded with intense dislike
out of favor · disdain · contempt · undesirable · antipathy · stinky · mistrust · persona non grata · malodorous · blacklisted · scorn · repugnance · opprobrium · stigma · aversion · ostracism · on thin ice · black sheep
in bad odorin good standing
Status of full membership
in favor · well-regarded · well-respected · respected · esteemed