Dislike

/dɪsˈlaɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a feeling of aversion or distaste towards someone or something.

Her dislike for crowded places kept her from attending the festival.

a specific instance of aversion or disapproval.

There was a clear dislike among the team members for the proposed changes.

verb

to have a feeling of aversion or distaste for someone or something.

I dislike loud noises when I am trying to concentrate.

to feel a lack of preference for someone or something.

She dislikes spinach and prefers to eat kale instead.

to reject or not enjoy something.

He dislikes the way the movie portrays historical events.

Late Middle English: from dis- 'the opposite of' + like.

Don't like it

To have a strong lack of preference or enjoyment for something.

To take a dislike to

To suddenly find someone or something unpleasant.

A dislike for

A specific aversion toward a certain thing or person.

aversion

A strong feeling of dislike or opposition.

repulsion

A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.

antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of aversion.

I can't stand it

I can't stand the smell of durian.

Not my cup of tea

Horror movies are not my cup of tea.