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dislike

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˈsɫaɪk// UK //dɪslˈaɪk// dis·like Archaic General-service

n. 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.


SIMPLE

He has a strong dislike of spicy food.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's clear dislike for the new policy caused tension during the staff meeting.

COMPLEX

Her deep-seated dislike of public speaking stemmed from a childhood incident, yet she managed to deliver a compelling keynote address through sheer willpower.

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Origin

From dis- + like.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for'. When used in the plural ('likes and dislikes'), it refers to a collection of personal preferences.

Pitfall

my dislike to himmy dislike of himThe noun dislike is typically followed by 'of' or 'for', not 'to'.

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