Distaste: meaning, definitions and examples

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distaste

[ dɪsˈteɪst ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 desgosto

🇮🇳 अरुचि

🇩🇪 Abneigung

🇮🇩 ketidaksukaan

🇺🇦 відраза

🇵🇱 niechęć

🇯🇵 嫌悪 (ken'o)

🇫🇷 dégoût

🇪🇸 desagrado

🇹🇷 hoşlanmama

🇰🇷 혐오 (hyeomo)

🇸🇦 كراهية (karahiya)

🇨🇿 nechuť

🇸🇰 nechuť

🇨🇳 厌恶 (yànwù)

🇸🇮 odpor

🇮🇸 ógeð

🇰🇿 жиіркеніш

🇬🇪 ზიზღი (zizgi)

🇦🇿 iyrənmə

🇲🇽 desagrado

Word origin

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.