dis·like
(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk 
ˈdis-ˌlīk
plural dislikes
1
: a feeling of aversion or disapproval
2
obsolete
: discord
3
: something that a person habitually does not like or enjoy
talking about his likes and dislikes
disliked; disliking; dislikes
disliker
noun
Synonyms
Examples of dislike in a Sentence
Noun
we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
Verb
I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
Recent Examples on the Web
USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
During her 2014 chat with Winfrey, the actress addressed her dislike for having to label herself, both in terms of race and sexuality.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit — first reported by the Palo Alto Daily Post — alleges that Corpus voiced her dislike for Wozniak as far back as spring 2022, citing an anonymous email sent from someone in Corpus’ campaign to her opponent, Bolanos.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Give the bartender your likes and dislikes and leave the rest up to them.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
Over the years, DeMaio has become a uniquely unifying figure for Democrats, labor unions and establishment Republicans, many of whom have a visceral dislike of him and don’t want to give him a megaphone in Sacramento.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Given the dislike of time changes, several states across the U.S. have tried to end daylight saving or adopt it permanently.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2024
Lawrence O’Donnell and Rachel Maddow capped off a day of demonstrations on MSNBC as a parade of prominent anchors made their dislike of the decision known.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Two of the more liberal board members, Whitney Lanning and board President LaTonya Williams, do not hide their dislike of Dragoo, having battled her repeatedly over school issues, such as her opposition to a gay pastor being on a school board committee.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s northern and western counties (more than half the geographic area of Wisconsin), Trump had a positive rating: 51% of GOP voters liked him and 34% disliked him.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
That means regularly taking into account likes and dislikes to assist with living up to her mission of inclusivity.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Even people who dislike and despise Hamas struggle, for a variety of reasons, to reconcile their own sense of historical injustice with what a resolution to the conflict would entail.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Consumers dislike rapidly rising prices, and inflation has been dogging President Biden’s approval ratings for months.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Today, polls show Biden has weak support among young voters, and that while 26% of Americans overall have a negative view of both Trump and Biden, a significantly larger 41% of young voters dislike both, according to a poll by Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Ava’s shortcomings — and her spiky presence on a show initially perceived as Smart’s solo vehicle — led some viewers to outright dislike the character.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Some people dislike the jittery feeling that comes with these stimulant ingredients, while others enjoy feeling more awake and energetic.
—Weight Loss Advisors, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Noun
She was described in Godfrey's book as a normal teenager with ordinary likes, dislikes and a desire to fit in and find her place in the world.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
During her 2014 chat with Winfrey, the actress addressed her dislike for having to label herself, both in terms of race and sexuality.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit — first reported by the Palo Alto Daily Post — alleges that Corpus voiced her dislike for Wozniak as far back as spring 2022, citing an anonymous email sent from someone in Corpus’ campaign to her opponent, Bolanos.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Give the bartender your likes and dislikes and leave the rest up to them.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
Over the years, DeMaio has become a uniquely unifying figure for Democrats, labor unions and establishment Republicans, many of whom have a visceral dislike of him and don’t want to give him a megaphone in Sacramento.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Given the dislike of time changes, several states across the U.S. have tried to end daylight saving or adopt it permanently.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2024
Lawrence O’Donnell and Rachel Maddow capped off a day of demonstrations on MSNBC as a parade of prominent anchors made their dislike of the decision known.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Two of the more liberal board members, Whitney Lanning and board President LaTonya Williams, do not hide their dislike of Dragoo, having battled her repeatedly over school issues, such as her opposition to a gay pastor being on a school board committee.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
After some negotiation, the cake was positioned in front of Lakshmi—which Minter disliked.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
In the state’s northern and western counties (more than half the geographic area of Wisconsin), Trump had a positive rating: 51% of GOP voters liked him and 34% disliked him.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
That means regularly taking into account likes and dislikes to assist with living up to her mission of inclusivity.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Even people who dislike and despise Hamas struggle, for a variety of reasons, to reconcile their own sense of historical injustice with what a resolution to the conflict would entail.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Consumers dislike rapidly rising prices, and inflation has been dogging President Biden’s approval ratings for months.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Today, polls show Biden has weak support among young voters, and that while 26% of Americans overall have a negative view of both Trump and Biden, a significantly larger 41% of young voters dislike both, according to a poll by Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Ava’s shortcomings — and her spiky presence on a show initially perceived as Smart’s solo vehicle — led some viewers to outright dislike the character.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Some people dislike the jittery feeling that comes with these stimulant ingredients, while others enjoy feeling more awake and energetic.
—Weight Loss Advisors, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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dislike
1 of 2 noun
dis·like
(ˈ)dis-ˈlīk
: a strong feeling of not liking or approving
dislike
2 of 2 verb
: to feel dislike for
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