dislike

/dis'laik/
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dislike

I have a strong dislike for cold, rainy weather.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A feeling of not liking someone or something; a feeling of aversion or antipathy: "Dislike" refers to a negative emotional response toward a person, thing, or activity.
    • An inclination to withhold approval or favor: It can also indicate a general tendency to disapprove of or be opposed to something.

  2. Verb:

    • To regard with displeasure or aversion; to not like: The primary meaning is to have a feeling of dislike toward someone or something.
    • To feel distaste for or hostility towards: It describes the active feeling of not liking.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She has a strong dislike for cold weather.
    • His dislike of the plan was obvious from his frown.

  • Verb:

    • I dislike waking up early.
    • Many people dislike being interrupted.
Advanced Usage
  • "to take a dislike to someone/something": to begin to dislike someone or something.
    • He took an instant dislike to his new neighbor.
  • "likes and dislikes": the things one enjoys and the things one does not enjoy.
    • The survey asked about customers' likes and dislikes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dislikable (adj): capable of being disliked.
    • The character was written to be dislikable.
  • Disliking (n/v): the present participle or gerund form of the verb.
    • His constant disliking of modern art is tiresome. (n)
    • She is disliking her new job more each day. (v)
Synonyms
  • Noun: Aversion, distaste, antipathy, displeasure.
  • Verb: Detest, loathe (stronger); disapprove of, object to.
Related Phrases
  • "to one's dislike": in a way that causes one displeasure.
    • Much to my dislike, the meeting was canceled.
Notes on Usage
  • "Dislike" as a verb is commonly followed by a noun or a gerund (the -ing form of a verb).
    • Correct: I dislike running. / I dislike onions.
    • Less Common: I dislike to run. (This infinitive form is generally not used with "dislike").
  • It is a more formal or neutral term than "hate," which indicates a much stronger emotion.
dislike

I have a strong dislike for cold, rainy weather.

Noun
  1. a feeling of aversion or antipathy
    • my dislike of him was instinctive
  2. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
Verb
  1. have or feel a dislike or distaste for
    • I really dislike this salesman

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