Meaning & Definition of word "Dislike"
Dislike
/dɪsˈlaɪk/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of aversion or distaste towards someone or something.
- Example: Her dislike for crowded places kept her from attending the festival.
- 2. a specific instance of aversion or disapproval.
- Example: There was a clear dislike among the team members for the proposed changes.
verb:
- 1. to have a feeling of aversion or distaste for someone or something.
- Example: I dislike loud noises when I am trying to concentrate.
- 2. to feel a lack of preference for someone or something.
- Example: She dislikes spinach and prefers to eat kale instead.
- 3. to reject or not enjoy something.
- Example: He dislikes the way the movie portrays historical events.
Etymology
●Late Middle English: from dis- 'the opposite of' + like.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
aversion:
A strong feeling of dislike or opposition.
repulsion:
A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
antipathy:
A deep-seated feeling of aversion.
Slang Meanings of dislike
Meaning: I can't stand it
● Example Sentence: I can't stand the smell of durian.
Meaning: Not my cup of tea
● Example Sentence: Horror movies are not my cup of tea.