Definition of dislike
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:a feeling of aversion or disapproval
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Examples of dislike in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of dislike from the Web
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Individualism has brought both equality and reactions against it, both support for individual rights and a dislike of group solutions.
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This is the kind of legislation that has something for everyone to like, and dislike.
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Maybe LeBron and Kyrie can transform their dislike for each other into the same sort of raw heat that Johnny Castle and Baby Houseman brought to that formative 80's romance.
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MSNBC’s Chris Hayes recently tweeted that immigration restriction must be motivated by a dislike of foreigners, since activists offer so many arguments for it—
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Steve Bannon – the president’s chief strategist, who is defined in many ways by his dislike and distrust of the establishment – had cautioned against Scaramucci’s hiring.
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In fact, dislike for Californians has been around longer than some might think.
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FC Cincinnati fans have had no problem expressing their own dislike for the team and fans in purple.
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Last month, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson seemed to suggest that regime change was the intent of the Trump administration, which has made no secret of its dislike of the Islamic Republic.
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First Known Use of dislike
1567
dislike Synonyms
Synonyms
allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, disliking, disrelish, down [chiefly British], mislikeAntonyms
appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, useRelated Words
disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred; deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction; jaundiceNear Antonyms
affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion; bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendencyDefinition of dislike
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disliker
nounExamples of dislike in a Sentence
I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
Recent Examples of dislike from the Web
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These people are white supremacists who actually dislike black people.
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Manufacturers also dislike the uneven market for it: low demand most years, followed by outbreaks that leave them scrambling.
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There is little to dislike about Peraza’s tools for the position.
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Christopher lives with most of the world’s noise shut out, in a neat and ordered universe of likes and dislikes.
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The survey allows community members to share their thoughts on the latest feasibility study, their likes and dislikes as well as overall concerns.
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The audience is allowed to dislike him without Alison ever seeming to.
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And those senators aren't the only ones who dislike the bill: Just 12% of Americans support the plan, a new USA TODAY and Suffolk University Poll found.
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Most who work for Uber are gig-worker drivers, who disliked his prohibition on tips — something the company just reversed.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dislike.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of dislike
1567
dislike Synonyms
Synonyms
disfavor, disrelish, mislikeAntonyms
adore, cotton (to), delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in)Related Words
abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, resent; condemn, despise, scorn; cringe (at), disapprove (of), frown (on or upon), mind, object (to), shy (from or away from)Near Antonyms
admire, appreciate, cherish, esteem, regard, respect; adore, deify, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship; prize, treasure, value; drink (in), savor (also savour); dote (on), idolize; favor, preferDISLIKE Defined for English Language Learners
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noun
Definition of dislike for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of not liking or approving of something or someone
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: something that you do not like, approve of, or enjoy
dislike
verb
Definition of dislike for English Language Learners
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: to not like (something or someone) : to feel dislike for (something or someone)
DISLIKE Defined for Kids
Definition of dislike for Students
:a strong feeling of not liking or approving
- She quickly took a dislike to the game.
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