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Definition of dislike

dislike

/dɪsˈlaɪk/
dis · like
Plural:dislikes
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Adjective:dislikable
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Past Simple:disliked
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Past Participle:disliked
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Present Participle:disliking
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dislike Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To feel distaste for or hostility toward someone or something; to regard as unpleasant or disagreeable.

Example

"Many commuters strongly dislike driving in heavy rush-hour traffic."

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• noun

1

A feeling of distaste, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something.

Example

"She made no secret of her strong dislike for pretentious behavior."

2

Something that a person regards as unpleasant, disagreeable, or unappealing (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The introductory questionnaire asked students to list their academic likes and dislikes."

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• Rhymes for dislike

• Nearby Words

diskette
disklike
dislikable
dislike
disliker
dislocate
dislocation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing negation or reversal) combined with the verb 'like', replacing the earlier Old English 'mislician' ('mislike').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dislike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dislike
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