English · Word Candidate

dislike

/dɪsˈlaɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dislikes · disliking · disliked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.

Noun

Examples

In deference to Queen Victoria's dislike of high speed, the specials were allowed about 75 min. for the journey on the Deeside line, but after her death, they were slightly accelerated.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Something that a person dislikes (has or feels aversion to).

Noun

Examples

Tell me your likes and dislikes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like.

Verb

Examples

In the thick of the railway controversies of his day, Francis naturally had his prejudices. It seems that he cordially disliked the aristocracy in general.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To leave a vote to show disapproval of, or lack of support for, something posted on the Internet.

Verb

Examples

Rebecca Black's "Friday" video has gained notoriety for being one of the most disliked videos in YouTube history.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dislike” mean?

An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.

Is “dislike” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.