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mislike

9.9

A feeling of dislike toward someone or something

noun
/ˈmɪsˌlaɪk/

: desagrado

Her quiet mislike of the new policy was clear from her expression.

Examples

Her mislike for the new policies was evident.
The letter expressed his mislike for the changes in leadership.
There was a sense of mislike in the room when the proposal was announced.
He expressed a strong mislike for the movie.
There was a sense of mislike in the room when the proposal was announced.
Her quiet mislike of the new policy was clear from her expression.
He expressed a strong mislike for the movie after watching it.

Synonyms

hatred

vsmislike

361 1.9

A very strong dislike that can make a person want to hurt others

is weaker, referring to feelings of dislike, displeasure, or disapproval

hostility

vsmislike

120 4.7

Unfriendly or angry actions and feelings toward someone

is calmer, focusing on feeling displeasure or disapproval only

disdain

vsmislike

64 6.5

A feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect

is different in tone, being general dislike or lack of approval

dislike

vsmislike

Texting

50 1.0

A feeling of not liking someone or something

is the same idea but lists displeasure and disapproval as well

loathing

vsmislike

46 5.2

A strong feeling of hatred and disgust for someone or something

is weaker, focused on dislike, displeasure, or disapproval

disapproval

vsmislike

45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

is wider, adding simple dislike and mild displeasure to objection

aversion

vsmislike

38 6.5

A strong dislike of something or someone

is less forceful, covering general dislike or mild displeasure

displeasure

vsmislike

27 3.9

A feeling of being annoyed or not happy about something

covers that feeling plus simple dislike or lack of approval

distaste

vsmislike

23 4.1

A mild feeling of not liking something

is broader, including annoyance and lack of approval too

revulsion

vsmislike

17 6.3

A strong feeling of disgust at something very unpleasant

is less extreme, covering plain dislike or lack of approval

enmity

vsmislike

15 8.0

A strong feeling of hatred toward people or groups

is less active, meaning dislike, displeasure, or mild disapproval

antipathy

vsmislike

14 8.3

A strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

is milder and can mean simple dislike or disapproval

repulsion

vsmislike

4 6.2

A strong feeling of dislike and disgust

is milder and can include mere annoyance or disapproval

repugnance

vsmislike

2 8.4

A strong feeling of dislike or disgust

is weaker, naming general dislike without strong disgust

abhorrence

vsmislike

2 7.8

A very strong feeling of hate and disgust

is much milder meaning simple dislike or dissatisfaction

detestation

vsmislike

1 8.6

A very strong feeling of hate and disgust for someone or something

is lower in intensity, covering simple dislike or objection

despising

vsmislike

1 7.4

A strong feeling of dislike and scorn for someone or something

is less severe, referring to ordinary dislike or displeasure

repugnancy

vsmislike

1 9.1

A strong feeling of disgust or deep dislike

is softer, referring to ordinary dislike or disapproval

disrelish

vsmislike

1 9.9

A feeling of dislike for something like a food or task

is more general, covering dislike, displeasure, and disapproval

despisal

vsmislike

Archaic

8.9

Strong feeling of dislike and scorn for someone or something

is milder, indicating private dislike or simple disapproval

Antonyms

approval

261 1.0

A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good

liking

68 1.0

A feeling of pleasure for a person or thing

How Disliked

loathing

46 5.2

hatred

361 1.9

aversion

38 6.5

mislike

9.9

dislike

Texting

50 1.0

distaste

23 4.1

Surface Forms

mislike singular

mislikes plural

Etymology

Mislike comes from the prefix mis- meaning 'not' or 'wrong' and the familiar word like meaning 'to enjoy', so a mislike is simply a feeling of 'not liking' something or someone.