dislike (Meaning)
dislike (n)
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
a feeling of aversion or antipathy
dislike (v)
have or feel a dislike or distaste for
dislike (v. t.)
To regard with dislike or aversion; to disapprove; to disrelish.
To awaken dislike in; to displease.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dislike
dislike Sentence Examples
- 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.
- She couldn't pinpoint exactly why, but there was something about him that she found easy to dislike.
- I've developed a strong dislike for early mornings; I just can't seem to function until I've had my coffee.
- His dislike for authority figures often led to clashes with his superiors.
- The dislike between the two rival teams was palpable on the field.
- She tried to hide her dislike for the new policy, but her facial expression gave her away.
- Despite his dislike for social events, he attended the party to support his friend.
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
disliking, hatred, distaste, disgust,allergy, disinclination, disapproval, aversion, mislike, disrelish
appetite, taste, fondness, use, preference, preference, love, liking, like, favor
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.
