disliked

Thân thiện

He disliked the bitter taste of the medicine.

Definition

Adjective * Regarded with aversion or disapproval; not liked or favored. This describes a person, thing, or action that is viewed unfavorably and evokes feelings of distaste, disapproval, or mild hostility in others.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The new policy was widely disliked by the employees.
  • He is a competent manager but is often disliked for his harsh communication style.
  • Broccoli is a commonly disliked vegetable among children.

Advanced Usage

• "Intensely/cordially disliked": These adverbs emphasize the strength of the negative feeling. "Intensely disliked" suggests strong aversion, while "cordially disliked" is a formal or ironic way to say thoroughly disliked.
  • The corrupt official was intensely disliked by the public.
  • He was cordially disliked by all his rivals.

Variants and Related Words

• Dislike (verb/noun): The action or feeling of not liking something.
  • Verb: I dislike being interrupted.
  • Noun: She has a strong dislike for loud noises.
• Unlikeable (adjective): Not pleasant or easy to like; having qualities that cause dislike.
  • The character was written to be arrogant and unlikeable.

Synonyms

• Unpopular: Not liked or enjoyed by many people.
• Detested: Hated intensely.
• Unfavored: Not approved of or supported.

Antonyms

• Liked: Found agreeable or enjoyable.
• Popular: Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people.
• Favored: Preferred or approved.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. regarded with aversion
   • he was intensely disliked