distaste

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verb

dis·​taste (ˌ)dis-ˈtāst 

distasted; distasting; distastes

transitive verb

1

archaic : to feel aversion to

2

archaic : offend, displease

intransitive verb

obsolete : to have an offensive taste

distaste

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noun

1

a

archaic : dislike of food or drink

b

: aversion, disinclination

a distaste for opera

2

obsolete : annoyance, discomfort

Synonyms

Noun

• aversion
• disgust
• horror
• loathing
• nausea
• repugnance
• repulsion
• revulsion

Examples of distaste in a Sentence

Noun

“I see you still smoke,” she said with distaste.

usually views abstract paintings with distaste

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The French distaste for the far right has deep historical roots, dating back to the collaborationist Vichy regime during World War II, which delivered many of the country’s Jews to death at the hands of the Nazis. —Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024

The appeal to tax cuts taps into Americans’ general distaste for taxes and bureaucracy, all traits that Reagan, the original celebrity president, tapped into brilliantly during his two terms. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 June 2024

Noun

As the house legend maintains, the devilish canine, who is seen thumbing his nose mockingly, was born of Alfred’s personal distaste for the police. —Dan Q. Dao, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024

When Rose voiced praise for Trump in a May 20 post on Instagram, some celebrities commented distaste over the move. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1592, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

distaste

noun

dis·​taste

(ˈ)dis-ˈtāst

: a strong dislike : aversion