disinclinations

noun

plural of disinclination
as in dislikes
a strong feeling of not liking or approving a strong disinclination for Brussels sprouts since birth

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dislikes
Noun
  • When an aide delivers a decision Harry dislikes, the easiest person to blame is the messenger.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Presumably, Running Mode uses your likes and dislikes learned from your Spotify listening history, but the brand hasn't confirmed this.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
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