Disliker: meaning, definitions and examples
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disliker
[ dɪsˈlaɪkər ]
general usage
A disliker is a person who has a strong aversion to someone or something. This term is often used in social media contexts to describe individuals who actively express their negative feelings or opinions about a specific entity or subject.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The disliker left a negative comment on the post.
- She identified herself as a disliker of the new policy.
- As a disliker of horror movies, he never watches them.
Translations
Translations of the word "disliker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desaprovador
🇮🇳 नापसंद करने वाला
🇩🇪 Missbilliger
🇮🇩 pembenci
🇺🇦 антипатик
🇵🇱 nieprzyjaciel
🇯🇵 嫌いな人
🇫🇷 détracteur
🇪🇸 desaprobador
🇹🇷 karşıt
🇰🇷 반대자
🇸🇦 معارض
🇨🇿 odpůrce
🇸🇰 odporca
🇨🇳 反对者
🇸🇮 nasprotnik
🇮🇸 andstæðingur
🇰🇿 қарсы адам
🇬🇪 მეტოქე
🇦🇿 müxalif
🇲🇽 opositor
Etymology
The word 'disliker' is formed from the word 'dislike', which originates from the Old English word 'dislician', meaning to not like or have an aversion to. The prefix 'dis-' denotes negation, while 'like' refers to a positive feeling towards something. The term became more prevalent with the rise of social media platforms that introduced 'like' and 'dislike' options for users to express their feelings about content. As people began to actively engage with content online, the term 'disliker' emerged to describe those who would publicly show their discontent or disagreement. The word reflects a growing trend where individual opinions are shared widely, allowing for the identification of those who oppose certain ideas or pieces of content.