dislike
n. C / Un. a feeling of not liking something or someone. You can also use it to talk about a specific thing that you do not enjoy.
n. a feeling of aversion, distaste, or hostility. Often used in the plural to describe a person's specific preferences or prejudices.
He has a strong dislike of spicy food.
The manager's clear dislike for the new policy caused tension during the staff meeting.
Her deep-seated dislike of public speaking stemmed from a childhood incident, yet she managed to deliver a compelling keynote address through sheer willpower.
From dis- + like.
Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for'. When used in the plural ('likes and dislikes'), it refers to a collection of personal preferences.
my dislike to himmy dislike of himThe noun dislike is typically followed by 'of' or 'for', not 'to'.