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dislike

noun · verb

Simple meaning

To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards.

Pronunciation

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dihslyk

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dɪsˈlaɪk

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Definition

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noun

  1. usually in the plural

    Something that a person dislikes (has or feels aversion to).

  2. A feeling of aversion or antipathy

    “My dislike of him was instinctive.”

  3. An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.

verb

  1. transitive

    To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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More ways to use dislike

  • “My dislike of him was instinctive.”noun
  • “I really dislike this salesman.”verb

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  • dislikedadjectiveInflected form

    Regarded with aversion.

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Synonyms

Sense: to have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards

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