Distaste Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsteɪst
di-STAYST
dɪstˈeɪst
dist-AYST
Definition
A feeling of dislike or aversion toward something, often because you think it is unpleasant or offensive.
Usage & Nuances
"Distaste" is formal and used for emotional dislike, not physical taste. Common with 'for' ("distaste for violence"). Softer than 'disgust'; more about preference than strong aversion.
Spanish: desagrado - aversiónPortuguese (BR): desgosto - aversãoPortuguese (PT): desgosto - aversãoChinese (Simplified): 厌恶 - 反感Chinese (Traditional): 厭惡 - 反感Hindi: नापसंद - अरुचिArabic: اشمئزاز - نفورBengali: অরুচি - বিতৃষ্ণাRussian: неприязнь - отвращение (не сильное)Japanese: 嫌悪感 - 嫌気Vietnamese: sự ác cảm - sự không ưaKorean: 싫어함 - 불쾌감Turkish: hoşnutsuzluk - tiksinti (hafif)Urdu: ناپسندیدگی - نفرت (ہلکی)Indonesian: ketidaksukaan - rasa tidak suka
Example Sentences
I have a distaste for spicy food.
basic
Her distaste for smoking is obvious.
basic
He showed distaste at the unfair decision.
basic
She couldn't hide her distaste when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
natural
There's always been a certain distaste in the family for loud arguments.
natural
He tried to hide his distaste, but it was clear from his expression.
natural