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Opposite of like

Because the opposite of like shifts with each meaning, the 30 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 10 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory.

Usage Example

"She really likes reading historical biographies in her spare time."

Strongest
dislike
hate
Strong
detest
loathe
despise
abhor

• verb (Context 2)

To wish for, choose, or prefer to have or do something.

Usage Example

"Would you reject a cup of herbal tea before the meeting begins?"

Strong
reject
refuse
decline

• preposition (Context 3)

Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to.

Usage Example

"She wears her hair in a braided style just unlike her older sister."

Strongest
unlike
different from

• noun (Context 4)

The things that a person enjoys or prefers, typically contrasted with dislikes.

Usage Example

"The survey asked participants to list their personal likes and dislikes regarding workplace policies."

Strongest
dislikes
aversions
Strong
antipathies
distastes

• noun (Context 5)

An indication of approval or support for a post or comment on social media.

Usage Example

"Her photography portfolio received thousands of likes within an hour of being posted."

Strongest
dislike
downvote
Strong
thumbs-down

• verb (Context 6)

To indicate approval of or support for an online post or piece of content by clicking a designated icon.

Usage Example

"Hundreds of readers liked the article within minutes of its publication."

Strongest
dislike
unlike
downvote

• adjective (Context 7)

Having the same characteristics or qualities as another; similar or comparable.

Usage Example

"The two scholars responded to the new evidence in a unlike manner."

Strongest
unlike
different
dissimilar
Strong
disparate
distinct
opposite
contrasting
divergent

• adverb (Context 8)

Used in informal speech to indicate an approximation or exaggeration.

Usage Example

"There were exactly fifty people waiting in line outside the bakery."

Strongest
exactly
precisely

• noun (Context 9)

A person or thing of a similar kind, quality, or equal standing.

Usage Example

"The gallery features paintings, sculptures, and the opposite from local contemporary artists."

Strongest
opposite
Strong
antithesis
converse

• preposition (Context 10)

Typical or characteristic of a particular person.

Usage Example

"It is not unlike him to arrive late for an important meeting."

Strongest
unlike
uncharacteristic of
atypical of

Similar words to like

Words similar to like shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

as if
as though
such as
enjoy
typical of
similar
characteristic of
want
See all synonyms of like

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Like. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/like
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