dislike

[dɪsˈlaɪk]

dislike Definition

• 1. a feeling of not liking someone or something
• 2. to feel that you do not like someone or something

Using dislike: Examples

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

• Example

  I have a strong dislike for spicy food.

• Example

  She dislikes him because he's always rude to her.

• Example

  I dislike the way he talks to me.

• Example

  He dislikes going to the dentist.

dislike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dislike

• detest
• abhor
• despise
• loathe
• hate

Antonyms for dislike

• like
• love
• enjoy
• adore
• cherish

Phrases with dislike

• take a dislike to

  to start to dislike someone or something

  Example

  I took an instant dislike to him when I met him.

• have a strong dislike for

  to really not like someone or something

  Example

  She has a strong dislike for people who are always late.

• dislike of

  a feeling of not liking someone or something

  Example

  His dislike of authority figures made it difficult for him to follow rules.

Origins of dislike

from Middle English 'disliken', from Old English 'dislician'

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Summary: dislike in Brief

The term 'dislike' [dɪsˈlaɪk] refers to a feeling of not liking someone or something, and can be used as both a noun and a verb. It is often accompanied by adjectives like 'strong' or 'instant,' and phrases like 'take a dislike to.' 'Dislike' has synonyms like 'hate' and 'detest,' and antonyms like 'like' and 'love.'