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dislike

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlaɪk/

Definitions

  • (Noun): A feeling of distaste or aversion towards something or someone.
  • (Verb): To feel distaste or aversion for something or someone.

Usage Examples

  • (Noun): He expressed his dislike for spicy food.
  • (Verb): She dislikes waking up early in the morning.
  • (Noun): There was a mutual dislike between the two rivals.
  • (Verb): I dislike dishonesty in any form.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "disliken," from prefix "dis-" meaning "apart" + "like," meaning "to please."

Synonyms

  • Aversion
  • Distaste
  • Hatred
  • Loathing
  • Displeasure

Antonyms

  • Like
  • Affection
  • Fondness
  • Admiration
  • Approval

Translations

Language Translations Pronunciations
French aversion /avɛʁsjɔ̃/
Spanish antipatía /antiˈpatia/
German Abneigung /ˈapˌnaɪɡʊŋ/
Russian неприязнь /nʲɪprʲɪˈjazʲnʲ/
Chinese (Mandarin) 厌恶 /yànwù/
Japanese 嫌悪 /ken'o/
Hindi नापसंद /nāpasaṃd/
Tamil வெறுப்பு /veṟuppu/
Telugu వికారం /vikāram/
Kannada ತಿರಸ್ಕಾರ /tirasakāra/
Marathi तिरस्कार /tirasakār/
Bengali অপছন্দ /opochondo/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪsˈlaɪk/
  • American English: /dɪsˈlaɪk/
  • Indian English: /ḍisˈlaɪk/

Historical Usage

The word "dislike" has been in use since the late Middle English period, primarily denoting feelings of aversion or disapproval.

Cultural Nuances

Dislike can be influenced by cultural factors, where certain behaviors or customs may evoke negative feelings in one society while being neutral in another.

More Information

Psychological studies indicate that dislike often stems from personal experiences, societal conditioning, or innate preferences. It can be temporary or deep-seated depending on the context. Dislike also plays a role in human decision-making, shaping preferences and social interactions.


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