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as in despised
to feel dislike for
the two dogs disliked each other the first time they met, and never did become friends
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as in criticized
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
dislike the governor's heavy-handed way of pushing his agenda
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Recent Examples of disliked
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The Rats are some of the most widely disliked characters in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original novels.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Either way, Cooper quickly became one of the most disliked men in New Jersey, which is saying something.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Some people might not want to contribute to the profits of a disliked company—at least without profiting from their own data themselves.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2020
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
My vain hope today is to convince my newfound anti-Trump allies (who have disliked my years of writing against progressive policies) to view the current national nightmare as a teachable moment.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Much of that tension centered on the poster’s sister and her boyfriend, whom the sister-in-law openly disliked.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2024, 26 percent of voters disliked both candidates.
—Fred Fransen, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
According to her, Ana also felt Walshe’s mother disliked her, and claimed Walshe’s mother had seen a psychic who told her Ana was having an affair.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
This figure is strikingly high for the region, where Trump is generally disliked.
—Salma Al-Shami, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Dugger gave a cautionary read on the growth of e-bikes, saying any inconvenience added to roadway traffic most likely will be disliked by the public.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
However, leaving for a rival as disliked as the Mets would undoubtedly leave a stain on his time with the Phillies.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The Rats are some of the most widely disliked characters in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original novels.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Either way, Cooper quickly became one of the most disliked men in New Jersey, which is saying something.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Some people might not want to contribute to the profits of a disliked company—at least without profiting from their own data themselves.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2020
Verb
This requires emotional regulation, patience and a willingness to risk being disliked in the short-term.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
My vain hope today is to convince my newfound anti-Trump allies (who have disliked my years of writing against progressive policies) to view the current national nightmare as a teachable moment.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Much of that tension centered on the poster’s sister and her boyfriend, whom the sister-in-law openly disliked.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2024, 26 percent of voters disliked both candidates.
—Fred Fransen, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
According to her, Ana also felt Walshe’s mother disliked her, and claimed Walshe’s mother had seen a psychic who told her Ana was having an affair.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
This figure is strikingly high for the region, where Trump is generally disliked.
—Salma Al-Shami, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Dugger gave a cautionary read on the growth of e-bikes, saying any inconvenience added to roadway traffic most likely will be disliked by the public.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disliked
Adjective
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The Cowboys get one over on the hated Steelers.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chicago had just beaten the Green Bay Packers, its hated rival, in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs — the Bears’ first playoff win in 15 years.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Chinese state media criticized the H20 for lacking technological prowess and being environmentally unfriendly, with regulators eventually halting imports over security concerns.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Liston questioned why Pretti was carrying a handgun — which appeared to be removed from its holster by an officer just before the shooting — and Baisley criticized Minneapolis’ local leadership and immigrants without proper legal status.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Earlier, Senate Democrats rejected Republican proposals to address their demands through an executive order or separate legislation, which would not require the existing measure to go back through the House.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Among other measures, the settlement stipulates that Columbia won't consider race in admissions, programming or hiring, will provide a demographic and academics breakdown of all rejected and admitted students, and will review its international admissions process.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Carlson was being denounced by various conservatives for sitting down with Fuentes, the President defended him.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Maturen / Getty Images In Colorado, lawmakers denounced the shooting.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Disliked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disliked. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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