mislike

[mis-lahyk]

mislike Definition

• 1. to dislike or have an unfavorable opinion of someone or something
• 2. a feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something

Using mislike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mislike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I mislike the way he talks to me.

• Example

  She mislikes spicy food.

• Example

  He had a mislike for the new employee from the start.

• Example

  The mislike between the two families was evident.

mislike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mislike

• dislike
• disapprove
• distrust
• detest
• abhor

Antonyms for mislike

• like
• approve
• trust
• admire
• adore

Phrases with mislike

• take a mislike to

  to develop an immediate and strong dislike or aversion to someone or something

  Example

  I don't know why, but I've taken a mislike to that new neighbor of ours.

• have no mislike of

  to have no dislike or aversion towards someone or something

  Example

  I have no mislike of spicy food, in fact, I love it.

• mislike for

  a feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something

  Example

  She had a mislike for the new dress her mother bought her.

Origins of mislike

from Middle English 'mysliken', meaning 'to displease'

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Summary: mislike in Brief

'Mislike' [mis-lahyk] is a verb and noun that means to dislike or have an unfavorable opinion of someone or something, or a feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'take a mislike to,' which means to develop an immediate and strong dislike or aversion to someone or something, and 'have no mislike of,' which means to have no dislike or aversion towards someone or something.