as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
usually views abstract paintings with distaste
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And to my surprise, 90% of the respondents (nearly 1,000 parents in total, from across the country) shared my distaste of goody bags.
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Leah Campbell, Parents, 9 Aug. 2024
Aiden, the captain of the college hockey team only confirms her distaste for the sport.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The court’s distaste for elements of the New Deal was assumed as the Roosevelt administration proceeded to remake the U.S. economy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
The Never Knew Love Like This Before singer also expressed her distaste for men who play games.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Leah Campbell, Parents, 9 Aug. 2024
Aiden, the captain of the college hockey team only confirms her distaste for the sport.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The court’s distaste for elements of the New Deal was assumed as the Roosevelt administration proceeded to remake the U.S. economy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
The Never Knew Love Like This Before singer also expressed her distaste for men who play games.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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