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disliking

ADJECTIVE

averse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allergic antagonistic hesitant hostile loath reluctant unwilling

WEAK

afraid antipathetic contrary disinclined having no use for ill-disposed indisposed inimical nasty perverse uneager unfavorable unfriendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable friendly kind ready willing

WEAK

caring liking loving sympathetic

NOUN

aversion

Synonyms

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allergy animosity antagonism antipathy dislike dissatisfaction distaste hostility loathing opposition reluctance revulsion unwillingness

STRONG

abhorrence abomination detestation disfavor disgust disinclination displeasure dread hate hatred horror indisposition odium repugnance repulsion

WEAK

having no use for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

liking love loving rapport sympathy

STRONG

approval beauty delight desire esteem pleasure respect

WEAK

affection attachment care fondness kindness

NOUN

disinclination

Synonyms

STRONG

alienation antipathy aversion demur disfavor dislike displeasure dissatisfaction distaste hatred hesitance indisposition objection opposition reluctance repugnance resistance unwillingness

WEAK

disrelish lack of desire lack of enthusiasm loathness

Antonyms

STRONG

approval happiness liking love loving pleasure satisfaction sympathy

WEAK

bent desire enthusiasm incentive inclination leaning willingness

NOUN

displeasure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoyance disapproval dislike dissatisfaction distaste indignation irritation pique resentment umbrage unhappiness

STRONG

aversion disapprobation discontentment disfavor disgruntlement disinclination indisposition offense vexation wrath

WEAK

disrelish incensement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval happiness joy liking love pleasure

STRONG

kindness

WEAK

calm composure delight satisfaction

NOUN

dissatisfaction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance anxiety boredom complaint disappointment disapproval discomfort discontent dismay displeasure disquiet distaste exasperation frustration irritation regret resentment uneasiness unhappiness weariness worry

STRONG

aversion chagrin desolation discouragement disfavor disgruntlement disinclination dislike distress ennui envy fretfulness heartburn hopelessness indisposition lamentation malcontent oppression querulousness trouble

WEAK

disrelish malcontentment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval assurance calm calmness comfort composure contentedness delight ease encouragement happiness love peace pleasure sanction satisfaction

STRONG

advantage cheer enthusiasm incentive joy kindness liking

WEAK

contentment

NOUN

unwillingness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aversion diffidence dissatisfaction distaste objection opposition reluctance resistance reticence

STRONG

demurral demurring disinclination hesitance trepidation

WEAK

averseness disrelish lack of desire lack of enthusiasm loathness refusal slowness stubbornness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inclination liking love loving pleasure satisfaction willingness

STRONG

approval

Example Sentences

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She was vague about her reasons for disliking Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Some readers confessed to never having seen the film whose soundtrack they love; others even reported disliking it.

From New York Times • May 26, 2024

“This idea of disliking your boss and hating your job is as old as time,” Anicich said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Despite apparently disliking one another, the pair have a son together, Neil "the Baby" Noel Edmond Smith.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

"I have a lot of reasons for disliking Alaska, OK?"

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

disliking

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