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

It's not just because the recently-resigned Florida congressman is intensely disliked, as much by fellow Republicans as Democrats.

From Salon

Mr. Trump’s frequent rude comments and his threats against people he dislikes did not seem to bother his supporters.

From NewsForKids.net

Carano was fired from her role on the television series "The Mandalorian" after she compared disliking someone for their political views to the Holocaust.

From Salon

Trump has made his dislike for student debt relief clear, saying it’s unfair to borrowers and taxpayers who pay their debts in full.

From Los Angeles Times

The president-elect announced his pick to head up the Department of Justice in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, and the bipartisan pushback against the widely disliked representative from Chipley was swift.

From Salon

Related Words

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