dislike Synonyms

dislike Meaning

Wordnet

dislike (n)

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

a feeling of aversion or antipathy

Wordnet

dislike (v)

have or feel a dislike or distaste for

Webster

dislike (v. t.)

To regard with dislike or aversion; to disapprove; to disrelish.

To awaken dislike in; to displease.

Webster

dislike (n.)

A feeling of positive and usually permanent aversion to something unpleasant, uncongenial, or offensive; disapprobation; repugnance; displeasure; disfavor; -- the opposite of liking or fondness.

Discord; dissension.

FAQs About the word dislike

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group, a feeling of aversion or antipathy, have or feel a dislike or distaste forTo regard with dislike

hatred, distaste,disliking, hate, mislike, disinclination,allergy, aversion, disgust, disapproval

favor, relish, appetite, favor, fondness, taste, preference,use, partiality, liking

I dislike the taste of olives; they're too bitter for my palate.

He made it clear that he strongly dislikes horror movies due to their graphic content.

Despite numerous attempts, she couldn't shake her dislike for public speaking.

The feeling of wet socks is something many people universally dislike.