What does "dislike" mean?

1. (to not like) to have a feeling that you do not like someone or something. 2. (internet vote) to click a button on a website to show you do not like a post or video. 3. (a feeling of distaste) a feeling of not liking something. 4. (things you do not like) the specific things that a person does not enjoy. 5. (internet negative vote) a vote on a website that shows people do not like a post.

How do you use "dislike"?

Commonly followed by a noun or a gerund (verb ending in -ing). Usually followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for'.

Is it correct to say "I am disliking this cold weather."?

No — say "I dislike this cold weather.". Dislike is a stative verb; it describes a state of mind rather than an action, so it is rarely used in the continuous (-ing) form.

dislike

v. · n.

US //dɪˈsɫaɪk// UK //dɪslˈaɪk// dis·like

1 to not like (v.)
B1 Intermediate

to have a feeling that you do not like someone or something.

to experience a feeling of aversion or antipathy toward a person, object, or situation. Transitive — requires a direct object.

Example

I dislike the taste of olives, so I always ask for them to be removed from my pizza.

Example

Many residents dislike the new urban planning proposal, arguing that it prioritises commercial interests over community green spaces.

Usage

Commonly followed by a noun or a gerund (verb ending in -ing).
Pitfall

I am disliking this cold weather.

I dislike this cold weather.

Dislike is a stative verb; it describes a state of mind rather than an action, so it is rarely used in the continuous (-ing) form.
2 internet vote (v.)
B1 Intermediate Informal Computing

to click a button on a website to show you do not like a post or video.

to register a negative reaction or vote of disapproval on a digital platform using a specific interface element.

Example

If you don't enjoy the video, you can dislike it or just leave a comment.

Example

The creator noticed that users began to dislike the video in large numbers following the controversial announcement.
- downvote
- like
- upvote

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3 a feeling of distaste (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a feeling of not liking something.

a feeling of distaste, aversion, or hostility toward something.

Example

He has a strong dislike of spicy food and never eats at Indian restaurants.

Example

Her intense dislike for bureaucratic inefficiency led her to resign from the civil service after only six months.

Usage

Usually followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for'.
4 things you do not like (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the specific things that a person does not enjoy.

the specific objects or activities toward which an individual feels aversion; typically used in the plural 'likes and dislikes'.

Example

The dating app asks you to list your likes and dislikes to find a good match.

Example

When planning the menu, the chef took careful note of the guests' dietary dislikes to ensure everyone enjoyed the meal.
- pet peeves
- preferences
- favourites
5 internet negative vote (n.)
B1 Intermediate Informal Computing

a vote on a website that shows people do not like a post.

an instance of a negative vote or 'thumbs down' icon being selected on a social media platform.

Example

The video received thousands of dislikes within an hour of being posted.

Example

The platform decided to hide the total number of dislikes to protect creators from targeted harassment campaigns.
- downvote
- like

Origin

From dis- + like.