dislike
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
noun
Related Words
Dislike, disgust, distaste, repugnance imply antipathy toward something. Dislike is a general word, sometimes connoting an inherent or permanent feeling of antipathy for something: to have a dislike for crowds. Disgust connotes a feeling of loathing for what is offensive to the feelings and sensibilities: He felt disgust at seeing such ostentation. Distaste implies a more or less settled dislike: to have distaste for spicy foods, for hard work. Repugnance is a strong feeling of aversion for, and antagonism toward, something: to feel repugnance for (or toward ) low criminals.
Other Word Forms
- dislikable adjective
- dislikeable adjective
- predislike noun
- self-dislike noun
- self-disliked adjective
Etymology
Origin of dislike
Example Sentences
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Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
He said that he had no personal dislike of Adams and that he was "only concerned" about truth.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
One can think Amy Madigan’s performance in “Weapons” was great and still dislike the film.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
I myself neither like nor dislike him, though I am grateful for his unwavering support for Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
One thing that didn’t change was Enoch’s dislike for his name, especially as other kids continued to tease him about it.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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