Dislike: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislike

[ dɪsˈlaɪk ]

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emotion

To have a strong feeling of not liking or being against someone or something.

Synonyms

abhor, despise, detest, hate, loathe

Examples of usage

I dislike broccoli.
She dislikes going to the dentist.
We dislike the new manager.
They dislike the cold weather.
The teacher dislikes tardiness.

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emotion

A feeling of not liking or being against someone or something.

Synonyms

animosity, antipathy, aversion, disdain, displeasure

Examples of usage

My dislike for spiders is intense.
There is a mutual dislike between the two neighbors.
She couldn't hide her dislike for the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não gostar

desgostar
aversão

🇮🇳 नापसंद करना

🇩🇪 nicht mögen

🇮🇩 tidak suka

🇺🇦 не подобатися

🇵🇱 nie lubić

🇯🇵 嫌う (kirau)

🇫🇷 ne pas aimer

🇪🇸 no gustar

🇹🇷 beğenmemek

🇰🇷 싫어하다 (silh-eohada)

🇸🇦 لا يعجبني

🇨🇿 nelíbit se

🇸🇰 nepáčiť sa

🇨🇳 不喜欢 (bù xǐhuān)

🇸🇮 ne marati

🇮🇸 líka ekki

🇰🇿 ұнатпау

🇬🇪 არ მოწონება

🇦🇿 xoşlamamaq

🇲🇽 no gustar

Word origin

The word 'dislike' originated in the 15th century, with the prefix 'dis-' indicating the opposite of 'like.' It has been used over the centuries to express a strong feeling of not liking or being against someone or something. The concept of dislike is universal and has been a part of human emotions and interactions for centuries.