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 of dislike

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

Perhaps such contrition is in order given the rising dislike of current politics by so many voters. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026

In addition to his support of Palestinians, Antonoff has also been vocal for years in his dislike for certain power players in the live music industry. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

The current deputy chief of staff for policy is widely disliked by Democrats and even some Republicans who see his agenda as partly to blame for their dismal performance in the midterm elections. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Park recalled shopping with her mother, who dislikes heavy clothing and insists that garments feel light and comfortable, a preference that has informed her own designs. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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