dislike

American  

[dis-lahyk] / dɪsˈlaɪk /

verb (used with object)

disliked, disliking

1. to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion.

   I dislike working. I dislike oysters.

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noun

1. a feeling of aversion; antipathy.

   a strong dislike for Bach.

   Synonyms:

   disrelish

dislike British  

/ dɪsˈlaɪk /

verb

1. (tr) to consider unpleasant or disagreeable

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noun

1. a feeling of aversion or antipathy

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

First recorded in 1545–55; dis- ¹ + like ²

Example Sentences

Mr. Tremlett makes his dislike of Franco plain throughout his book.

From The Wall Street Journal

I have a theory, however, that the band's notorious dislike of "the old stuff" is an elaborate ruse.

From BBC

"I just wanted to cry and I feel like I actually disliked my body more than when I was overweight."

From BBC

It's one thing to dislike a social media post.

From BBC

Ms Black has spoken openly about her dislike of the "toxic environment" at Westminster and her deep mental health struggles.

From BBC

Related Words

• animosity
• animus
• antagonism
• antipathy
• aversion
• disapproval
• disgust
• displeasure
• dissatisfaction
• distaste
• enmity
• hatred
• hostility
• loathing
• prejudice