Pronunciation: /dɪsˈteɪst/
noun a feeling of dislike or aversion
A1 I have a distaste for spicy food.
A2 She showed distaste for his rude behavior.
B1 His distaste for the new company policy was evident in his body language.
B2 The critic's distaste for the film was clear in her scathing review.
C1 The artist's distaste for mainstream art led her to pursue more avant-garde projects.
C2 Despite his distaste for public speaking, he delivered a powerful and moving speech.
verb not applicable
A1 I distaste the taste of mushrooms.
A2 She distastes doing chores around the house.
B1 The chef distastes using pre-packaged ingredients in her dishes.
B2 He distastes the way the company handles customer complaints.
C1 The artist distastes the commercialization of the art industry.
C2 The professor distastes plagiarism in academic writing.
adjective not applicable
A1 I have a distaste for spicy food.
A2 She showed distaste for the new dress I bought.
B1 His distaste for the movie was evident in his facial expressions.
B2 The critic's distaste for the book was apparent in their scathing review.
C1 The chef's distaste for frozen ingredients was well-known in the culinary world.
C2 Her distaste for injustice drove her to become a human rights activist.
adverb not applicable
A1 I looked at the spinach with distaste and decided not to eat it.
A2 She spoke about her ex-boyfriend with distaste, making it clear she was not a fan.
B1 The chef prepared the dish with distaste, as he was not a fan of the ingredients.
B2 The professor spoke about the outdated research with distaste, urging his students to focus on more current studies.
C1 The politician addressed the controversial topic with distaste, carefully choosing his words to avoid offending anyone.
C2 The art critic viewed the painting with distaste, criticizing the artist's technique and choice of colors.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a distaste for spicy food.
A2 She expressed her distaste for the new policy.
B1 The chef's distaste for frozen ingredients was evident in the quality of the dish.
B2 Despite his distaste for public speaking, he delivered a powerful speech.
C1 The author's distaste for cliches was evident in her writing style.
C2 Her distaste for injustice drove her to become a human rights activist.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have a distaste for spicy food.
A2 She expressed her distaste towards the new policy.
B1 The artist's work was met with distaste by some critics.
B2 Despite his distaste for public speaking, he delivered a powerful speech.
C1 The professor's distaste for plagiarism was well-known among students.
C2 Her distaste for injustice fueled her passion for social activism.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have a distaste for vegetables, but I know they are good for me.
A2 She expressed her distaste for the new policy during the meeting.
B1 Despite his distaste for public speaking, he gave a great presentation.
B2 The artist's distaste for traditional techniques led to innovative new creations.
C1 His distaste for injustice drove him to become a human rights activist.
C2 The author's distaste for cliches made her writing truly unique.
interjection not applicable
A1 Distaste! I don't like broccoli.
A2 Distaste! This movie is boring.
B1 Distaste! I can't stand the smell of fish.
B2 Distaste! The idea of eating insects is repulsive to me.
C1 Distaste! I find his sense of humor offensive.
C2 Distaste! The thought of cruelty towards animals makes me sick.
article not applicable
A1 I have a distaste for spicy food.
A2 She showed distaste for the new team member's attitude.
B1 The chef expressed his distaste for using frozen ingredients in his dishes.
B2 Despite his distaste for public speaking, he delivered a powerful speech.
C1 Her distaste for injustice drove her to become a human rights activist.
C2 The artist's distaste for conformity led to groundbreaking works of art.
formal She expressed her distaste for the new company policy during the meeting.
informal I can't stand the taste of mushrooms, it's like pure distaste for me.
slang I have such a distaste for early mornings, I just can't deal with them.
figurative His distaste for authority figures was evident in his rebellious attitude.
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