dislike

[ dis-lahyk ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·liked, dis·lik·ing.

1. to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion:

   I dislike working. I dislike oysters.

noun

1. a feeling of aversion; antipathy:

   a strong dislike for Bach.

   Synonyms: disrelish

dislike

/ dɪsˈlaɪk /

verb

1. tr to consider unpleasant or disagreeable

noun

1. a feeling of aversion or antipathy

Derived Forms

• disˈlikable, adjective

Other Words From

• dis·lika·ble dis·likea·ble adjective
• predis·like noun verb (used with object) predisliked predisliking
• self-dis·like noun
• self-dis·liked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dislike¹

First recorded in 1545–55; dis- ¹ + like ²

Synonym Study

Dislike, disgust, distaste, repugnance imply antipathy toward something. Dislike is a general word, sometimes connoting an inherent or permanent feeling of antipathy for something: to have a dislike for crowds. Disgust connotes a feeling of loathing for what is offensive to the feelings and sensibilities: He felt disgust at seeing such ostentation. Distaste implies a more or less settled dislike: to have distaste for spicy foods, for hard work. Repugnance is a strong feeling of aversion for, and antagonism toward, something: to feel repugnance for (or toward ) low criminals.

Example Sentences

But one thing seems unlikely to change: his dislike of patient, principled diplomacy as a means to peace and his preference for transactional politics and populist gestures.

From BBC

In the current climate of social media debate, 24/7 punditry and tribal fandom, it will provide fuel for the conspiracy theorists who believe that any decision made against their team is provoked by a grudge, personal bias or dislike of their particular club.

From BBC

Many are non-college-educated women who dislike Trump’s rhetoric and style but view him as a businessman who would be better for the economy, Lake said.

From Los Angeles Times

I say this not because I distrust the analysis on offer, or dislike the personalities onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

“I dislike waste. I dislike inefficiency. Avoidance. Impatience. I dislike people who think they can do more than they can do. I dislike not paying attention to details, being mean just to be mean. I dislike aprons and housedresses. I used to dislike the color purple,” Martha Stewart says in the opening moments of “Martha,” Netflix’s latest celebrity documentary.

From Salon

Related Words

• animosity
• animus
• antagonism
• antipathy
• aversion
• disapproval
• disgust
• displeasure
• dissatisfaction
• distaste
• enmity
• hatred
• hostility
• loathing
• prejudice