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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The judge says Mr. Hegseth’s actions were a clear case of illegal “retaliation” for speech he disliked.
In perhaps the weirdest admission, Katie Miller griped that her husband wears shoes in the house against her will, which she dislikes because “the kids eat off the floor.”
From Salon
It is also possible that some voters will dislike any whiff of disloyalty and division and express themselves accordingly.
From BBC
Its chief executive Sam Altman had long expressed his dislike for advertising, citing concerns that it could create distrust about ChatGPT's content.
From Barron's
His dislike of this year’s performer, superstar Bad Bunny, makes him an outcast twice-over.
From Salon
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