Words To Express Dislike

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective having a strong dislike or opposition towards something

  • She was averse to making any major changes without careful consideration.
  • He's really averse to trying new foods.
  • I'm totally averse to that party, it's gonna be boring.
  • Her heart was averse to the idea of leaving her hometown.

verb to feel contempt or deep repugnance for

adjective regarded with contempt or scorn

  • The politician despised his opponent's lack of integrity.
  • I despised having to sit through that boring presentation.
  • She despised her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.
  • The artist despised the blank canvas, feeling uninspired.

noun a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred

  • She could not hide her sense of loathing towards the unethical practices of the company.
  • I can't stand the sight of him, pure loathing.
  • I have a serious case of loathing for that movie, it was terrible.
  • The dark clouds of loathing hung heavy over the city as tensions rose.