1
a
archaic
: dislike of food or drink
b
: aversion, disinclination
a distaste for opera
2
obsolete
: annoyance, discomfort
Examples of distaste in a Sentence
Noun
“I see you still smoke,” she said with distaste.
usually views abstract paintings with distaste
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Most recently in her postpartum posting, Kuch took to social media to clap back at trolls, expressing disapproval and distaste for her second daughter's name.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
But that in itself is a sign of progress and a likely agreement because until a few weeks ago, both sides were showing open distaste for the other side's position.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Verb
It could be distaste for the Netflix roast crew like Ross, Shane Gillis, and Tony Hinchcliffe.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Most recently in her postpartum posting, Kuch took to social media to clap back at trolls, expressing disapproval and distaste for her second daughter's name.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Noun
Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
But that in itself is a sign of progress and a likely agreement because until a few weeks ago, both sides were showing open distaste for the other side's position.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distaste. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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