dislike — to find someone or something unpleasant and not enjoy being with them or doing something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find someone or something unpleasant and not enjoy being with them or doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈlaɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a strong dislike for vacuum cleaners and hides under the bed whenever I clean.
- I dislike people who talk loudly on their phones in public places.
- Despite his dislike for vegetables, Tom ate the entire salad to impress his date.
dislike
VERB[/dɪsˈlaɪk/]
to find someone or something unpleasant and not enjoy being with them or doing something
to find someone or something unpleasant and not enjoy being with them or doing something
After lightning strike, he dislikes his bike!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 16th century by combining the prefix dis- (meaning 'not' or 'opposite') with the verb like (meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to prefer'). The word emerged to express the opposite of liking, meaning to have an aversion or lack of preference for something.
Breakdown
dis- (not, opposite) + like (to enjoy, to prefer), where dis- negates the positive valence of 'like' to create a term denoting disapproval or lack of fondness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has a strong dislike for vacuum cleaners and hides under the bed whenever I clean.”
“I dislike people who talk loudly on their phones in public places.”
“Despite his dislike for vegetables, Tom ate the entire salad to impress his date.”
“She couldn't hide her dislike when her boss assigned extra work on Friday afternoon.”
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