disliked
dɪsˈlaɪkt
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Definition of disliked - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
negative sentimentregarded with aversion or distaste
  • The disliked policy was eventually repealed.
unpopular
2.
unpopularnot popular or approved by many
  • The disliked policy led to widespread protests..
unapproved unpopular
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Origin of disliked

English, dis- (not) + like (pleasure)

Terms with disliked included in their meaning

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accepting rules
rules must be followed even if disliked or unfair
relationship
person very hostile or disliked
object
person or thing intensely disliked
emotion
intensely disliked or hated
personal annoyance
something that is personally annoying or disliked
widely disliked
not liked or enjoyed by many people
ironic viewing
watch disliked content for fun of mocking it
unpleasant
strongly disliked or avoided

Examples of disliked in a sentence

  • His disliked behavior caused tension in the group.
  • The disliked manager was eventually replaced.
  • Her disliked opinion caused a lot of controversies.

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  1. French:détesté, mal-aimé, ...
  2. German:unbeliebt, ...
  3. Italian:impopolare, ...
  4. Spanish:impopular, ...
  5. Portuguese:impopular, desaprovado, ...
  6. Chinese:不受欢迎的, ...
  7. Japanese:不評な, ...
  8. Arabic:مَكروه, غير محبوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂנוּא, לֹא אָהוּד, ...
  10. Russian:непопулярный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нелюбий, нелюбимий, ...
  12. Hindi:अप्रिय, नापसंद, ...
dislike
dɪsˈlaɪk

Definition of dislike - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
opinionconsider something unpleasant or disagreeable
  • She dislikes the taste of broccoli.
detest loathe
2.
internetleave a vote showing disapproval online
  • Many users disliked the video.
disapprove downvote reject

Noun

1.
social targetsthings or people that one finds unpleasant
  • His dislikes include loud music and crowded places.
antipathy aversion distaste
2.
inner reactionfeeling of aversion or distaste towards something
  • She has a strong dislike for spicy food.
antipathy aversion distaste
3.
internetUSvote showing disapproval for online contentUS
  • The video received many dislikes on the platform.
disapproval thumbs down
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Expressions with dislike

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develop a negative feeling towards someone or something
She took a dislike to the new teacher.
quickly feel negative about someone or something after first meeting
She took an instant dislike to her new coworker.

Origin of dislike

English, dis (apart) + like (pleasure)

Examples of dislike in a sentence

  • Many people dislike loud noises.
  • He decided to dislike the post after reading the comments.
  • The controversial article was disliked by thousands online.
  • Her dislikes include spicy food and horror movies.
  • The survey revealed a common dislike for long meetings.
  • His dislike of loud noises is well-known.

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  1. French:détester, aversion, ...
  2. German:nicht mögen, Abneigung, ...
  3. Italian:detestare, antipatia, ...
  4. Spanish:desagradar, antipatía, ...
  5. Portuguese:não gostar, desagrado, ...
  6. Chinese:不喜欢, 反感, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌う, 嫌いなもの, ...
  8. Arabic:كَرِهَ, كَرَاهِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׂנוֹא, סְלִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:не нравиться, антипатия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:не подобатися, антипатія, ...
  12. Hindi:नापसंद करना, नापसंद, ...

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