dislike

• Substantiv, das ein Gefühl der Abneigung, des Widerwillens oder der fehlenden Zuneigung gegenüber jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a feeling of aversion, distaste, or lack of preference for someone or something.

1. Feeling of aversionA2formal

   A feeling of not liking someone or something; a feeling of distaste or opposition.

   Abneigung

   • She has a strong dislike for cold weather.
   • His dislike of loud noises is well known.
   • They shared a mutual dislike for dishonesty.

   Synonymeanimosityantipathyaversiondisapprovaldisfavordistasteenmityhatredhostilityrepugnance

   Antonymeaffectionappreciationattractionfavorfondnesslikinglovepreference

2. Object of aversionB1formal

   Something that a person does not like.

   Abneigung

   • One of his dislikes is waiting in long lines.
   • Her main dislikes include traffic and crowded places.
   • The list of his likes and dislikes is quite long.

   Synonymeaversionbugbearpet peeve

   Antonymefavorite

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man eine Abneigung gegen jemanden oder etwas empfindet oder etwas nicht mag.

A verb used to express a feeling of not liking someone or something.

1. Feel aversionA2formal

   To not like someone or something; to find unpleasant or disagreeable.

   Nicht mögen

   • I dislike getting up early in the morning.
   • She dislikes the taste of spicy food.
   • He dislikes people who are dishonest.

   Synonymeabhordespisedetesthateloathe

   Antonymeenjoyfancylikelove

2. Express disapprovalB1formal

   To show or express a feeling of disapproval or opposition.

   Missbilligung ausdrücken

   • The committee disliked the proposed changes.
   • Many voters dislike the new policy.
   • She disliked the way he spoke to her.

   Synonymedeprecatedisapprovefrown onoppose

   Antonymeapproveendorse