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Distaste: meaning, definitions and examples

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distaste

 

[ dษชsหˆteษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Synonyms

aversion, disgust, dislike

Examples of usage

  • I have a distaste for olives.
  • She showed distaste for his rude behavior.
  • The distaste on her face was evident.
  • He couldn't hide his distaste for the movie.
  • His distaste for the new policy was clear.
Context #2 | Noun

taste

A mild dislike or lack of enthusiasm for something.

Synonyms

disinclination, reluctance, unwillingness

Examples of usage

  • She had a distaste for spicy food.
  • His distaste for exercise was well-known.
  • There was a distinct distaste in her voice.
  • The distaste in his expression was palpable.
Context #3 | Noun

aesthetic

A lack of harmony or balance in the arrangement of elements, often used in reference to art or design.

Synonyms

discordance, disharmony, disorder

Examples of usage

  • The painting had a certain distaste to it.
  • The room's decor showed a clear distaste for minimalism.
  • The outfit was a jumble of colors, a distaste to the eyes.
  • His writing style is marked by a deliberate distaste for conventions.

Translations

Translations of the word "distaste" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desgosto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคšเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abneigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketidaksukaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niechฤ™ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซŒๆ‚ช (ken'o)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgoรปt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desagrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸlanmama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜์˜ค (hyeomo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุงู‡ูŠุฉ (karahiya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nechuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nechuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŒๆถ (yร nwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgeรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธั–ั€ะบะตะฝั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ–แƒฆแƒ˜ (zizgi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iyrษ™nmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desagrado

Etymology

The word 'distaste' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'dis-' (indicating reversal or negation) with 'taste'. Initially used in the sense of 'lack of taste or refinement', it later evolved to mean a feeling of dislike or disgust. The word has been used consistently in English literature to convey a sense of aversion or disapproval towards something. Over time, 'distaste' has become a common term to express a mild or strong form of dislike or distaste.

See also: distasteful, taste, tasteful, tastefully, tasteless, tastelessly, tastelessness, taster, tastes, tastily, tastiness, tasting, tasty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,068, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.