distaste

noun

Definition of distastenext
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness usually views abstract paintings with distaste

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Recent Examples of distaste Evidence isn’t scarce as to why Canadians have a newfound distaste for the White House. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 And to respect every Southern grandma’s distaste for waste, this recipe won’t leave you with any half-empty jars. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 After the fight, UFC President Dana White expressed his distaste for Garry's actions ahead of the fifth and final round. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 What police do know that Bernie has a distaste for being kept in an enclosure. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaste
  1. disgust
  2. hatred
Noun
  • In Little Village, Bovino’s name has become something like a curse word, said in disgust.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Susan is appropriately horrified, but once her disgust passes, the now-exes share a tender moment.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of disgust
Noun
  • The defense kept prodding James to tell more about the Compton gang war, the hatred between both sides, what really happened on that night in Las Vegas.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred

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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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