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disliked

adj.
A2 Elementary US //dɪˈsɫaɪkt// UK //dɪslˈaɪkt// dis·liked

adj. feeling that you do not like someone or something. You use this word to describe a negative opinion or feeling.

adj. feeling aversion or disapproval toward a person, thing, or idea. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'seem'.


SIMPLE

She felt disliked by her new classmates.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager felt disliked by the team after he changed the rules without asking for their opinions.

COMPLEX

Though his policies were economically sound, the politician felt deeply disliked by the working class, who viewed his austerity measures as a personal slight.

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