disliked

[dɪsˈlaɪkt]

disliked Definition

• 1. to not like someone or something
• 2. to have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards someone or something

Using disliked: Examples

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

• Example

  She disliked the new teacher immediately.

• Example

  I really dislike it when people talk with their mouth full.

• Example

  He is generally disliked by his colleagues.

• Example

  I dislike having to get up early in the morning.

disliked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disliked

• detest
• abhor
• despise
• loathe
• hate

Antonyms for disliked

• like
• enjoy
• love

Phrases with disliked

• be disliked by someone

  to be the object of someone's dislike or disapproval

  Example

  The new policy is widely disliked by the employees.

• dislike intensely

  to have a strong feeling of dislike towards someone or something

  Example

  I dislike intensely the way he talks to me.

• take a dislike to someone

  to develop a feeling of dislike towards someone

  Example

  I don't know why, but she seems to have taken a dislike to me.

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Summary: disliked in Brief

The verb 'disliked' [dɪsˈlaɪkt] means to have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards someone or something. It is often used to express a lack of fondness or approval, as in 'She disliked the new teacher immediately.' Synonyms include 'hate,' 'detest,' and 'abhor,' while antonyms include 'like,' 'enjoy,' and 'love.' Phrases like 'be disliked by someone' and 'take a dislike to someone' are common.