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
One wonders why Garland and co-director Ray Mendoza have made the film at all when there seems to be not simply an ignorance of the period in question but an active distaste for realizing its real-life consequences.
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Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025
Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Musk, who has played a key role in Trump’s effort to slash government spending, has made no secret of his distaste for Trump’s giant tariffs, which many economists believe will plunge the economy into recession.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025
Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Musk, who has played a key role in Trump’s effort to slash government spending, has made no secret of his distaste for Trump’s giant tariffs, which many economists believe will plunge the economy into recession.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaste
Noun
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Marner sidestepping a jersey thrown in disgust during what could be one of his final shifts as a Leaf might end up being a lasting image of his time in Toronto — and a lasting image of just how disappointing the Leafs core has been in the playoffs.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The kiss sent the audience at Studio 8H into a loud applause, as various SNL castmembers could be seen jokingly reacting in disgust in the background, including James Austin Johnson and Emil Wakim.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The project educates students about the dangers of hatred and bigotry and the importance of standing against all forms of prejudice.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Republicans such as our current president spew contempt like volcanoes of hatred, prejudice and madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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