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.
Recent Examples on the Web
John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Hax: How to curb a ‘growing dislike’ of nephew’s new wife?
June 11, 2024
Red states strike deals to show controversial conservative videos in schools
June 12, 2024
Analysis|Israel shrugs at Palestinian civilian casualties.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
As much as people claim to dislike her, a four-month campaign plays to her strengths as a prosecutor and makes a sensible narrative.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
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Noun
Barriers ranging from insurance coverage to a general dislike of medications can influence someone's decision to discontinuing use these drugs.
—John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
Hax: How to curb a ‘growing dislike’ of nephew’s new wife?
June 11, 2024
Red states strike deals to show controversial conservative videos in schools
June 12, 2024
Analysis|Israel shrugs at Palestinian civilian casualties.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 14 June 2024
Verb
Ruppersberger and others in the party seem to be counting on voters coming to their senses – that is, Democrats sticking with Biden, no matter what, and voters who dislike both candidates holding their noses and voting for the incumbent.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
As much as people claim to dislike her, a four-month campaign plays to her strengths as a prosecutor and makes a sensible narrative.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislike. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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