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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After weeks of late nights, family time and a slower pace, the shift back to routine can bring a mix of reluctance, anxiety and low energy – even if you don't dislike your job.
From BBC
“I think the Trader Joe’s tote can be viewed as far enough away from the ultra-capitalist, consumerist side of the U.S. that some people from the U.K. particularly dislike,” Davies said.
Meta’s deal surprised some officials in Beijing, some of whom disliked the agreement because they considered Manus an example of China’s AI power, people familiar with the officials’ thinking said.
She was vague about her reasons for disliking Epstein.
Netflix, meanwhile, has seemed to soften its dislike for theatrical distribution.
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