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    Distaste

    /dɪsˈteɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a preference for avoiding something due to feelings of aversion or dislike.
    Her distaste for loud music made the concert unbearable for her.
    a feeling of aversion or disapproval.
    He expressed his distaste for the new policy during the meeting.
    an inclination to avoid something considered unpleasant.
    There was a general distaste among the employees for the new dress code.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'desteste', from Latin 'disaesthetica', meaning 'to feel bad about'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distaste for something
    A strong dislike of a particular thing.
    express distaste
    To openly show displeasure regarding something.
    show distaste
    To demonstrate a lack of enjoyment or approval.

    Related Words

    displeasure
    A feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction.
    aversion
    A strong feeling of dislike or repulsion.
    repulsion
    A sense of disgust or a strong feeling of repeal.

    Slang Meanings

    Nasty vibe
    That restaurant gives me a nasty vibe; I have a real distaste for it.
    Yuck factor
    That dish has a serious yuck factor; my distaste is off the charts.