dislike

[dis-lahyk] / dɪsˈlaɪk /

NOUN

antagonism, hatred toward something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity animus antagonism antipathy aversion disapproval disgust displeasure dissatisfaction distaste enmity hatred hostility loathing prejudice

STRONG

deprecation detestation disapprobation disesteem disfavor disinclination indisposition objection offense opposition repugnance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admiration approval desire esteem fondness friendship good will happiness kindness liking love loving pleasure regard respect satisfaction sympathy

VERB

be antagonistic toward something; hate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor avoid condemn deplore despise detest disapprove loathe regret resent scorn shun

STRONG

abominate contemn disesteem disfavor eschew execrate mind

WEAK

antipathize be allergic to be averse to be turned off to bear malice toward disrelish grossed out on have hard feelings have no stomach for have no taste for look down on lose interest in make faces at not appreciate not care for not endure not feel like not take kindly to object to shudder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore approve be happy cherish face like love meet

Example Sentences

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Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

He said that he had no personal dislike of Adams and that he was "only concerned" about truth.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

His dislike of this year’s performer, superstar Bad Bunny, makes him an outcast twice-over.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Indeed, she claimed to dislike her records; certainly there are performances here that could have been more tastefully arranged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

“I dislike it very much,” he replied; “but it must be done.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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