Disliking Meaning in English
word · lemma: dislike
Definition
A feeling of not liking someone or something; the opposite of liking.
Usage & Nuances
"Disliking" is a formal or neutral noun often followed by 'for' (e.g., 'a disliking for spinach'). It describes a mild or moderate negative feeling, not as strong as 'hate'. Used more in written or formal contexts than in daily conversation.
Spanish: antipatía - desagradoPortuguese (BR): antipatia - desagradoPortuguese (PT): antipatia - desagradoChinese (Simplified): 不喜欢 - 厌恶Chinese (Traditional): 不喜歡 - 厭惡Hindi: नापसंदीArabic: كراهية - عدم استحسانBengali: অপছন্দRussian: неприязнь - нелюбовьJapanese: 嫌い - 嫌悪 (けんお, 軽い意味)Vietnamese: sự không thíchKorean: 싫어함Turkish: hoşlanmama - antipatiUrdu: ناپسندیدگیIndonesian: ketidaksukaan
Example Sentences
My brother’s disliking for vegetables is obvious.
basic
He didn’t hide his disliking of the new rules.
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Despite her disliking for spicy food, she tried the curry.
natural
Their mutual disliking made teamwork difficult.
natural
He joked about his disliking for math during the meeting.
natural
She has a disliking for loud noises.
basic