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distaste

[dis-teyst] / dɪsˈteɪst /
NOUN
dislike, hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antipathy aversion disgust dislike displeasure dissatisfaction hate hatred horror hostility loathing repulsion revulsion
STRONG
abhorrence detestation disfavor disinclination indisposition repugnance revolt
WEAK
disrelish
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admiration delight esteem fondness happiness kindness liking love loving pleasure respect satisfaction sympathy
WEAK
desire

Example Sentences

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After getting past his own distaste for romance novels, former WSJ editor C.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The reason: Many viewers have interpreted Kempczinski’s tiny bite of the Big Arch, and his awkward praise of the 1,057-calorie burger, as apparent distaste.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Simply getting Zuckerberg on the stand Wednesday was a coup for the plaintiffs and a potential liability for his company’s platforms, which must now contend with profound public distaste for the Meta figurehead.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Warsh’s distaste for overconfidence in models and technocratic expertise has also held throughout his career.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

I took from my handbag three aspirins which I chewed and swallowed with distaste.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan