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

From Salon

Career coaches suggest strategies for dissatisfied workers, including identifying specific dislikes and focusing on a larger purpose.

From Barron's

"All I ever wanted to be is an artist. And the only teacher who's ever really disliked me is my art teacher. I want to know why."

From Literature

She noted the father’s moods and the mother’s dislike of Mrs. Simpson.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was one of many things that the boy disliked about him.

From Literature