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dislike

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈlaɪk/

Forms: dislikes, disliked

dislike means: To feel that someone or something is unpleasant or unwanted.

verb

NOT LIKEA2

To feel that someone or something is unpleasant or unwanted.

  • I dislike cold weather.
  • She disliked the taste of the soup.
  • Do you dislike being alone?

How to use it: dislike someone/something (I dislike loud music.); dislike doing something (She dislikes driving at night.)

Similar words: not like, hate

Opposites: like

Common phrases: dislike something, dislike someone, dislike doing something

NEGATIVE ONLINE VOTEB1

To click a button online showing that you do not like a post or video.

  • You can dislike the video.
  • Many viewers disliked his latest post.
  • Why did you dislike my comment?

Similar words: downvote

Opposites: like

Common phrases: dislike a video, dislike a post, dislike someone’s comment

noun

UNWANTED THINGB1

A thing or activity that someone does not enjoy or want.

  • Spiders are one of my dislikes.
  • We discussed our likes and dislikes.
  • What are your main dislikes about city life?

Common phrases: main dislike, personal dislike, someone’s biggest dislike

Questions about dislike

What does dislike mean?

To feel that someone or something is unpleasant or unwanted.

What is dislike in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşlanmamak · Español: no gustar · Français: ne pas aimer · Deutsch: nicht mögen · Italiano: non gradire · 日本語: 嫌う

How do you pronounce dislike?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈlaɪk/.

How do you use dislike in a sentence?

I dislike cold weather. She disliked the taste of the soup.

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