in bad odour
Out of favor
In bad odour means out of favor or in disfavor with someone: He's been in bad odour with management since the incident.
The metaphor suggests that disapproval clings like an unpleasant smell.
Also spelled *in bad odor* in American English.
The opposite is *in good odour*.
- detestedIntensely disliked
- disfavorLack of approval
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- unpopularityState of being disliked
- disgraceLoss of honor
out of favor · persona non grata · dishonor · stigmatized · repugnant · loathed · blacklisted · reek · offensive · ostracism · tarnish · disrepute · malodorous · embarrassment · defamation · hostility · animosity · notoriety
social standing/reputation
in bad odourin good standing
Status of full membership
in favor · well-regarded · respected · esteemed · favored