dislike

1 of 3

noun (1)

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 3

verb

disliked; disliking; dislikes

transitive verb

1

: to regard with dislike : disapprove

2

archaic : displease

3

obsolete : to show aversion to

disliker noun

disliker

3 of 3

noun (2)

dis·​liker

dəs, 

(ˈ)dis+

: one that dislikes

Synonyms of dislike

Noun (1)

• disliking
• hatred
• distaste

Verb

• hate

Examples of dislike in a Sentence

Noun (1)

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

Trump has openly expressed dislike of the court since his first term. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2026

While YouTube long ago hid the number of dislikes on videos, several sites have come up with methodology to estimate and calculate the ratio of positive and negative responses. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Verb

This might disturb the moths, which dislike light and movement, and help begin eradication measures. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Plants like catnip, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and more emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike, helping keep them away from your yard. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1577, 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