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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Rachel Wells, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Sharks Mark Cuban and Greiner hooted and hollered their dislike of the espresso martini's taste.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 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
One in five survey respondents' decision to look for another job was mainly motivated by their desire for remote work and their dislike of their current organization's RTO (return-to-office) policy.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Sharks Mark Cuban and Greiner hooted and hollered their dislike of the espresso martini's taste.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 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 26 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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