dis·like
(ˌ)dis-ˈlīk 
ˈdis-ˌlīk
plural dislikes
1
: a feeling of aversion or disapproval
2
obsolete
: discord
3
: something that a person habitually does not like or enjoy
talking about his likes and dislikes
disliked; disliking; dislikes
disliker
noun
Examples of dislike in a Sentence
Noun
we have a strong dislike for olives and wouldn't eat them even if we were paid
the public's general dislike of negative campaign ads
Verb
I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
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Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In this unofficial but unavoidable national holiday face-off between two people who have been public in their dislike for each other, Swift gets to fire the first shot.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Lauer, who publicly disliked his bulk relief role with the Blue Jays, is now returning to a traditional starting role with the Dodgers.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Rich with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and flavored with bacon, the nostalgic broccoli and cauliflower salad will convert even those with a strong dislike for veggies.
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Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In this unofficial but unavoidable national holiday face-off between two people who have been public in their dislike for each other, Swift gets to fire the first shot.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Verb
Because many Black players and media members dislike her, many on the left have cast Clark and her fans as villains.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Lauer, who publicly disliked his bulk relief role with the Blue Jays, is now returning to a traditional starting role with the Dodgers.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Dislike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislike. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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dislike
1 of 2 noun
dis·like
(ˈ)dis-ˈlīk
: a strong feeling of not liking or approving
dislike
2 of 2 verb
: to feel dislike for
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