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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Investigators learned from several sources, including hospital staff, that Sheryl Seitz disliked going to the hospital.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, particularly disliked missions like 'The Library' will be getting more attention than fan-favorites.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Wow, over 60 percent of you disliked last week’s Teyana Taylor episode.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
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
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
Another 8% who viewed it neither liked nor disliked it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Investigators learned from several sources, including hospital staff, that Sheryl Seitz disliked going to the hospital.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, particularly disliked missions like 'The Library' will be getting more attention than fan-favorites.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Wow, over 60 percent of you disliked last week’s Teyana Taylor episode.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disliked
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Kiffin instantly became the most hated man in Oxford after leaving the Rebels high and dry just as the College Football Playoff was set to begin, accepting a contract reportedly worth nearly $100 million.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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There may be a rough consensus on opposing the hated government back home, but far less consensus on what should be done — or how to achieve change.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Massie criticized Bondi's combative testimony before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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For most households, cleaning the oven is a despised chore.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 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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Tehran has rejected those accusations and said the cases involved legitimate security concerns.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this legislative session, a committee rejected a 50-year sales exemption for data center purchases of equipment and software.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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During and after the meeting, most city leaders unequivocally denounced the anti-Indian sentiment.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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China denounced her and demanded a retraction.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Disliked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disliked. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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