Dislike (Noun)
Meaning 1
An inclination to withhold approval from some person or group.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's outspoken views on social issues sparked widespread dislike among many of her constituents.
- Her sharp tongue and condescending attitude inspired a strong dislike in everyone who met her.
- The dislike between the two families had been simmering for years, fueled by petty squabbles and old rivalries.
- As a prominent figure in the industry, he had attracted a significant amount of dislike from his competitors and detractors.
- The community's dislike for the new development project was evident in the large turnout at the town hall meeting to protest it.
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Meaning 2
A feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.