dislike

1 of 2

noun

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

dislike

2 of 2

verb

disliked; disliking; dislikes

transitive verb

1

: to regard with dislike : disapprove

2

archaic : displease

3

obsolete : to show aversion to

disliker noun

Synonyms

Noun

• disliking
• hatred
• distaste

Verb

• hate

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

Noun

Some players tacitly admitted their dislike for playing in a minor league stadium. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025

The economist shifted to a critique of modern dislike of immigration in S-curve economies. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

Verb

Still, to adapt an old Jewish joke, some anti-Zionists dislike Israel a little more than is necessary. —Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025

Rats, also dislike the acidic odor in vinegar, and ammonia smells similar to predator urine, which can scare them away. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dislike

• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dreamlike
• friedreich
• godlike
• hairlike
• homelike

Kids Definition

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