dislike
word
/dɪˈsɫaɪk/
dis-LYK
/dɪslˈaɪk/
dis-LYK
Definition
To not like someone or something; to have a feeling that something is unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'hate' but stronger than just not caring; often followed by 'ing' verbs ('dislike running'). Common in written and polite speech. As a noun, refers to the feeling itself.
Spanish: no gustar - disgustoPortuguese (BR): não gostar - desgostarPortuguese (PT): não gostar - desgostarChinese (Simplified): 不喜欢Chinese (Traditional): 不喜歡Hindi: नापसंद करना - नापसंदArabic: يكره - عدم الإعجابBengali: অপছন্দ করা - অপছন্দ (noun)Russian: не любить - неприязньJapanese: 嫌う - 嫌い（きらい） (noun)Vietnamese: không thíchKorean: 싫어하다 - 싫어함 (명사)Turkish: hoşlanmamak - hoşlanmama (isim)Urdu: ناپسند کرنا - ناپسندیدگیIndonesian: tidak suka
Example Sentences
I dislike cold weather.
basic
She dislikes loud music.
basic
Some people really dislike being in large crowds.
natural
If you dislike the food here, we can go somewhere else.
natural
He doesn't hide his dislike for early mornings.
natural
Many children dislike eating vegetables.
basic