A word for the opposite of favorite (or opposite to the most favorite)

I have a collection of five objects as a series. Clearly, I can order these objects by my preferences. I distinctly prefer two of the objects over the others. I say the first two objects of my preference are my favorites, but the first is my most favorite object.

How should I name the rest of the objects with one word, and how do I present my lesser preferred object the same way (one word)?

I do not dislike my lesser preferred object, but what if I did? How would that change the relevant describing word?

Solution 1:

I am not sure about this question insofar as it seems to be searching for a solution where there is no real problem. In fact, I can't think of a situation where we would name each degree of preference. Better to say my favourites in order of preference are (or favorites, of course). One further thought - your favourite is your favourite, the opposite is your least favourite.

Solution 2:

Like.

"Like" means that you enjoy using/consuming the object in question, however the inherent connotations of the word "like" do not outweigh those of the word "favor".

Your "favorite(s)" would be items that you would choose over other items, even those that you like. An item you "like" is one that you would choose from a larger set.

For Example

Out of all the edible plant matter in the world, I like fruit, however pears are my favorite.

Things that you "like" are items you select from a larger group, and are objects that you prefer over other objects in general, however a "favorite" is an object that you would select from a list of things that you like.

In the example, the set of objects "edible plant matter" refers to fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs, spices, etc. Like narrows down the selection of the larger group to a smaller group, "Fruits".

From the smaller group of "Fruits", I define my "favorite" as pears.

In parallel to your example, that would mean that the group of 5 objects are objects that you like, however the one that occupies slot #1 is your "most favorite", while the one that occupies slot #2 is simply your "favorite", which means that the remaining three can be defined as objects you "like" or "liked objects", or it you want to pare it down further (:D) to a more specific term, use "regard" or "desire".

For Example

Object 1 is my Most Favorite, Object 2 is my Favorite, Objects 3, 4 and 5 are my Desires.

Hope this answer wasn't too long, and I sincerely hope this helps.