dislike

[ dis-lahyk ]

/ dɪsˈlaɪk /

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verb (used with object), dis·liked, dis·lik·ing.

to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.

noun

a feeling of aversion; antipathy: a strong dislike for Bach.

Nearby words

diskette, diskitis, disko, diskogram, diskography, dislike, dislimn, dislocate, dislocation, dislocation fracture, dislodge

Origin of dislike

First recorded in 1545–55; dis-¹ + like²

SYNONYMS FOR dislike

2 disrelish.

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Related forms

dis·lik·a·ble, dis·like·a·ble, adjectivepre·dis·like, noun, verb (used with object), pre·dis·liked, pre·dis·lik·ing.self-dis·like, nounself-dis·liked, adjective

Synonym study

2. 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.

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Examples from the Web for dislike

Happily, the people at Atari dislike lurkers almost as much as I do.
‘Asteroids’ & The Dawn of the Gamer Age|David Owen|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They dislike cell phones and they are, for various practical reasons, somewhat secretive.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How could anyone think that their dislike of the Bee Gees made anything about Disco Demolition Night acceptable?
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage|Arthur Chu|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's no secret that many Republicans dislike the Internal Revenue Service.
The GOP's Phony Push to Abolish the IRS|Tim Mak, Asawin Suebsaeng|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

If you thought qualifications for being a hermit were a tendency toward solitude and dislike of civilization, think again.
Swiss Town: Have Cave, Want (Social and Outgoing) Hermit|Nina Strochlic|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the most striking points about him was his dislike of argument.
Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2)|Harriet Martineau
The women, according to Mr. Dixon, dislike polygamy nevertheless.
The Religious Life of London|J. Ewing Ritchie
In spite of Miss Oleander's dislike, she was first bride-maid when the eventful day arrived.
The Unseen Bridgegroom|May Agnes Fleming
She glanced at the book as people glance at an offered dish which they dislike.
The Intellectual Life|=Philip Gilbert Hamerton
By degrees they excited a dislike in Master Robert, that in time was fixed into habit, and fell little short of aversion.
The Old English Baron|Clara Reeve

British Dictionary definitions for dislike

dislike

/ (dɪsˈlaɪk) /

verb

(tr) to consider unpleasant or disagreeable

noun

a feeling of aversion or antipathy

Derived Forms

dislikable or dislikeable, adjective

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