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distaste Antonyms
Opposite of distaste
Because the opposite of distaste shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A mild dislike, aversion, or feeling of repugnance toward something.
Usage Example
"She wrinkled her nose in taste at the strong smell of the cheese."
Strongest
taste
liking
relish
fondness
Strong
affection
penchant
predilection
• verb (Context 2)
To feel or show dislike or aversion toward something (now rare or archaic).
Usage Example
"The critic openly distasted the playwright's latest experimental drama."
Strongest
relish
like
savor
enjoy
• verb (Context 3)
To offend the taste of someone or cause disgust (archaic).
Usage Example
"Such coarse flattery only distasted the discerning monarch."
Strongest
please
Strong
delight
gratify
Similar words to distaste
Words similar to distaste shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
dislike
aversion
disgust
displease
disinclination
offend
antipathy
repugnance
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Distaste. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/distaste