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verb dis·taste \(ˌ)dis-ˈtāst\

Definition of distaste

  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 archaic :  to feel aversion to

  3. 2 archaic :  offend, displease

  4. intransitive verb

  5. obsolete :  to have an offensive taste

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distaste

noun dis·taste

Definition of distaste

  1. 1a archaic :  dislike of food or drinkb :  aversion, disinclination a distaste for opera

  2. 2 obsolete :  annoyance, discomfort

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Examples of distaste in a Sentence

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

  2. usually views abstract paintings with distaste

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distaste Synonyms

Synonyms
aversion, disgust, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
Related Words
abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred; allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure
Near Antonyms
appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

DISTASTE Defined for English Language Learners

distaste

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Definition of distaste for English Language Learners

  • : a strong feeling of not liking someone or something

DISTASTE Defined for Kids

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noun dis·taste \dis-ˈtāst\

Definition of distaste for Students

  1. :  1dislike

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