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Definitions

distaste

[dis-teyst] / dɪsˈteɪst /
NOUN
dislike, hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antipathy aversion disgust dislike displeasure dissatisfaction hate hatred horror hostility loathing repulsion revulsion
STRONG
abhorrence detestation disfavor disinclination indisposition repugnance revolt
WEAK
disrelish
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admiration delight esteem fondness happiness kindness liking love loving pleasure respect satisfaction sympathy
WEAK
desire

Example Sentences

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After getting past his own distaste for romance novels, former WSJ editor C.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The reason: Many viewers have interpreted Kempczinski’s tiny bite of the Big Arch, and his awkward praise of the 1,057-calorie burger, as apparent distaste.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Warsh’s distaste for overconfidence in models and technocratic expertise has also held throughout his career.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

He held out his arms to Ion, who stepped back in cold distaste.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.