dislike

1 of 2

noun

dis·​like (ˌ)dis-ˈlīk 

ˈdis-ˌlīk

plural dislikes

1

: a feeling of aversion or disapproval

2

obsolete : discord

3

: something that a person habitually does not like or enjoy

talking about his likes and dislikes

dislike

2 of 2

verb

disliked; disliking; dislikes

transitive verb

1

: to regard with dislike : disapprove

2

archaic : displease

3

obsolete : to show aversion to

disliker noun

Synonyms

Noun

• allergy
• averseness
• aversion
• disfavor
• disinclination
• disliking
• disrelish
• down [chiefly British]
• mislike

Verb

• disfavor
• disrelish
• mislike

Examples of dislike in a Sentence

Noun

we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid

the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads

Verb

I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.

Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One in five survey respondents' decision to look for another job was mainly motivated by their desire for remote work and their dislike of their current organization's RTO (return-to-office) policy. —Rachel Wells, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Sharks Mark Cuban and Greiner hooted and hollered their dislike of the espresso martini's taste. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024

Verb

Brown explained the reasons that Meghan has become disliked by the majority of Britains. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024

However, Godzilla actors Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka disliked the suit. —Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

dislike

1 of 2 noun

dis·​like (ˈ)dis-ˈlīk 

: a strong feeling of not liking or approving

dislike

2 of 2 verb

: to feel dislike for