disliked

Example Sentences

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Teachers found her difficult; she disliked routine and authority.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“My mom and I were recently talking, and she said that she felt disliked by her mom,” Konkle says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

As a venture capitalist, he disliked revenue, too.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Her management of the agency has made her widely disliked both within DHS and among other members of the Cabinet and White House staff.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Sallie was very kind, and often offered her the coveted trifles, but Meg declined them, knowing that John wouldn’t like it, and then this foolish little woman went and did what John disliked even worse.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott