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distaste Synonyms

Another word for distaste

Choosing another word for distaste depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mild dislike, aversion, or feeling of repugnance toward something.

Usage Example

"She wrinkled her nose in dislike at the strong smell of the cheese."

Strongest
dislike
aversion
Strong
disinclination
repugnance
antipathy
disgust
revulsion
disfavor
loathing

• 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
dislike
Strong
detest
loathe
abhor

• verb (Context 3)

To offend the taste of someone or cause disgust (archaic).

Usage Example

"Such coarse flattery only distasted the discerning monarch."

Strongest
disgust
Strong
displease
offend
repel

Opposites of distaste

The opposite of distaste shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

like
taste
liking
relish
enjoy
please
fondness
savor
See all opposites of distaste

• Nearby Words

distance
distant
distantly
distaste
distasteful
distastefully
distastefulness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Distaste. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/distaste
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