Distaste: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repetition. Refer to the description above.

Use this when referring to a general, moderate negative feeling towards something or someone. It is less intense than aversion or disgust.

• He has a dislike for early mornings
• She disliked the way he was talking to her

This word is appropriate when referring to a powerful feeling of revulsion or loathing, often triggered by something offensive or unpleasant.

• She looked at the spoiled food with disgust
• His behavior filled her with disgust

This word is best used when describing a strong dislike or unwillingness to engage with something, often leading to avoidance.

• He has a strong aversion to spiders
• There was an aversion to speaking in public

Use this term when expressing a strong feeling of dislike towards something, often due to a sense of it being improper or unpleasant. It is not as strong as 'loathing' but still conveys a clear negative reaction.

• She felt a sense of distaste when she saw the messy room
• His distaste for spicy food was well-known

This word is appropriate when indicating a mild, often habitual, preference to avoid something. It doesn't suggest a strong emotional reaction but a more general and subdued lack of interest or motivation.

• He showed a disinclination to attend the meeting
• Her disinclination to confront the issue was apparent

Use this word when someone completely lacks the desire or intention to do something. It conveys a stronger sense of objection than 'reluctance' and often implies that the person will not comply.

• There was clear unwillingness among employees to adopt the new policy
• His unwillingness to participate was evident from the start

This term is used when someone is hesitant or unwilling to do something but may end up doing it due to pressure or obligation. It suggests some resistance but not strong opposition.

• She accepted the job offer with reluctance
• Despite his reluctance, he agreed to the plan

Once again, this word is appropriate for expressing a mild dislike or aversion to something, related to taste, opinion, or moral judgment. It implies a sense of disapproval or disgust.

• She spoke with distaste about the unfashionable attire.
• His distaste for spicy food is well-known among his friends.

Often used in the context of relationships, groups, or any system that is expected to function harmoniously. It refers to a lack of harmony or agreement. Can be used to describe musical contexts as well.

• There was noticeable disharmony among the team members.
• The disharmony in the orchestra's performance was apparent.

Commonly used to describe a lack of order, organization, or predictability in various contexts including physical spaces, mental health, and social systems. It often carries a more serious connotation.

• The room was in complete disorder after the party.
• Anxiety disorders can significantly impact a person's daily life.

Suitable in formal or technical discussions, especially in scientific, musical, or social contexts, to describe a lack of harmony or agreement.

• The discordance in their viewpoints made it difficult to reach a consensus.
• Scientists noted a discordance between the experimental results and the established theory.