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
The Packers have been among several teams voicing their distaste for the evolution of the traditional quarterback sneak into an all-out scrum.
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries.
—CBS News, 28 June 2025
Ahead of his first-ever game against the Yankees, the right-handed Dobbins declared his distaste for the team in the Bronx.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Trump's sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries.
—CBS News, 28 June 2025
Ahead of his first-ever game against the Yankees, the right-handed Dobbins declared his distaste for the team in the Bronx.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
The 30-year-old musician has notably shared her distaste for Noth’s character, Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw’s on-and-off again love interest through the series and films.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaste
Noun
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Though Naomi’s expression is one of disgust and defeat, Lydia’s face shows no anger, but rather love.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That said, there is one enduring image from this game: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, furious, storming down the tunnel in disgust after his goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, refused to be substituted.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a great tradition in sports of being driven by a fear, or a hatred, of that feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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She’s been feeling so much hatred, so much anger, so much sadness, so much disappointment these last few episodes.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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