dis·like
(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk 
ˈdis-ˌlīk
plural dislikes
1
: a feeling of aversion or disapproval
2
obsolete
: discord
3
: something that a person habitually does not like or enjoy
talking about his likes and dislikes
disliked; disliking; dislikes
disliker
noun
Synonyms
Examples of dislike in a Sentence
Noun
we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
Verb
I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Thomas’s dislike of Patsy bordered on misogynist confusion about women snapping at 40.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
However, Godzilla actors Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka disliked the suit.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
On several occasions that night, the alleged victim expressed dislike for Hegseth.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Thomas’s dislike of Patsy bordered on misogynist confusion about women snapping at 40.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Brown explained the reasons that Meghan has become disliked by the majority of Britains.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
However, Godzilla actors Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka disliked the suit.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislike. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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dislike
1 of 2 noun
dis·like
(ˈ)dis-ˈlīk
: a strong feeling of not liking or approving
dislike
2 of 2 verb
: to feel dislike for
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