Not feel like Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈfiɫ/ /ˈɫaɪk
NAHT feel LIKE
nˈɒt/ /fˈiːl/ /lˈaɪk
not FEEL LIKE
Definition
To not want or have the desire to do something at the moment.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal, everyday conversation. Usually used with gerunds ('not feel like going'). Cannot be used for strong dislikes, just temporary lack of mood or interest. Often shortened in speech: 'I don't feel like it.'
Spanish: no tener ganas dePortuguese (BR): não estar a fim de - não ter vontade dePortuguese (PT): não apetecer - não ter vontade deChinese (Simplified): 不想Chinese (Traditional): 不想Hindi: मन नहीं करनाArabic: لا أشعر أنني أرغب فيBengali: ইচ্ছা না থাকা - আগ্রহ না থাকাRussian: не хотеться - не быть в настроенииJapanese: 気が進まない - やる気がしないVietnamese: không muốn - không có hứngKorean: ~하고 싶지 않다 - ~할 기분이 아니다Turkish: canı istememekUrdu: دل نہ کرناIndonesian: tidak ingin - tidak merasa ingin
Example Sentences
I don't feel like eating dinner tonight.
basic
She doesn't feel like going to the party.
basic
We didn't feel like studying last night.
basic
Sorry, I don't feel like talking right now.
natural
If you don't feel like going out, we can stay home.
natural
He said he didn't feel like joining us for lunch today.
natural