Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlaɪk/

Definitions of dislike

noun a feeling of distaste or aversion

Example Sentences

A1 I have a strong dislike for spiders.

A2 She expressed her dislike for the new policy.

B1 His dislike of public speaking makes him nervous during presentations.

B2 The team leader's dislike of tardiness is well known among the staff.

C1 Her dislike for confrontation often leads to unresolved issues in the workplace.

C2 Despite his dislike for social events, he attended the company party for networking purposes.

verb to have a strong feeling of aversion or disapproval towards something

Example Sentences

A1 I dislike broccoli.

A2 She dislikes horror movies.

B1 I strongly dislike public speaking.

B2 He dislikes the new company policies.

C1 The professor openly dislikes students who don't participate in class discussions.

C2 Despite his success, he still dislikes the attention that comes with fame.

Examples of dislike in a Sentence

formal I have a strong dislike for the new company policy.

informal I really dislike the taste of mushrooms.

slang I can't stand that show, I totally dislike it.

figurative She has a dislike for early mornings, preferring to sleep in instead.

Grammatical Forms of dislike

past tense

disliked

plural

dislikes

comparative

more disliked

superlative

most disliked

present tense

dislike

future tense

will dislike

perfect tense

have disliked

continuous tense

disliking

singular

dislikes

positive degree

dislike

infinitive

to dislike

gerund

disliking

participle

disliked

Origin and Evolution of dislike

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'dislike' originated from the Middle English word 'disliken' which was a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'liken' meaning 'to please'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dislike' has retained its original meaning of not finding something pleasing or agreeable, but it has also evolved to encompass a stronger feeling of aversion or distaste towards something.