as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
usually views abstract paintings with distaste
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of distaste
Gen Z’s distaste for dating apps and casual flings does not fully encompass their philosophy around spending.
—
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
National governments have shown the same distaste.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Luck had no intention of walking away from the NFL, but the injuries that piled up left him with a strong distaste for competing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Given Riley’s longtime distaste for the way the Celtics and particularly the late Red Auerbach did things, that’s perfect.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for distaste
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
National governments have shown the same distaste.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Luck had no intention of walking away from the NFL, but the injuries that piled up left him with a strong distaste for competing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Given Riley’s longtime distaste for the way the Celtics and particularly the late Red Auerbach did things, that’s perfect.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for distaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaste
Noun
-
While the first two horsemen are concerned with frustration and blame, contempt serves to convey disgust.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
So, at the ripe old age of 42, and much to his family’s disgust, Paul takes up the life of the artist, leaving (presumably rent-free) in his aunt’s surprisingly sizable studio flat in a suburb of Paris.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Rivalries that are long in tenure and thick with hatred define college sports in the Deep South, where football is second only to faith in some places.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Examples abound of men with histories of misogyny – often expressed online – who go on to commit violent crimes in the name of their hatred.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share