dislike

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of aversion or disapproval
  • verb: to not like (something or someone)
  • verb: to regard with dislike
  • often + 'of' or 'for'
  • synonyms: disapprove

Examples

  • Most people 'dislike' it when they are told what to do.

  • She 'dislikes' [=she does not like] the cold weather.

  • They 'took an instant dislike to' the new neighbors.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) over Party women took a vow of celibacy and pledged themselves as vessels... I hate her. I should kill her before she denounces me. I have disliked her from the first moment of seeing her. (announcer) Sector .: male, female. Sector .: male, female. (cries out) (..)
    1984 1984
  • (..) ...I think we can all agree... Oh, my God. You fucking killed it. ...there's more to him than meets the eye. They're going crazy for you. They disliked me, they liked me, they hated me. And now they love me. ...a candor and an honesty that's worthy of respect. He's certainly earned mine. (..)
    2014 Gone Girl
  • (..) Oh, no, wait. That's my mom's name. - Why did I say my mom's name? - Ugh. The sight of another man inside her makes me sick. Yeah. I dislike this conversation very much. Treat her gently! You know that's not a nice car, right? Say that again. Damn, Cap. Be cool. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11