Dislike
verb
To not like someone or something.
I dislike being in large crowds.
Often appears as...
- strongly dislike
- dislike intensely
noun
A feeling of not liking someone or something.
I have a strong dislike for liars.
Often appears as...
- have a dislike
- dislike of
verb
To not like someone or something.
I dislike being in large crowds.
Often appears as...
- strongly dislike
- dislike intensely
noun
A feeling of not liking someone or something.
I have a strong dislike for liars.
Often appears as...
- have a dislike
- dislike of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Dislike is milder than hate; use it for less intense negative feelings.
While I dislike getting up early, I hate missing my morning run.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Taste
'Dislike' often expresses personal taste or preference rather than moral judgment.
I dislike anchovies on my pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'dislike' can be more polite or diplomatic than 'hate' in social contexts.
I dislike discussing politics at family dinners.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Dislike is milder than hate; use it for less intense negative feelings.
While I dislike getting up early, I hate missing my morning run.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Taste
'Dislike' often expresses personal taste or preference rather than moral judgment.
I dislike anchovies on my pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'dislike' can be more polite or diplomatic than 'hate' in social contexts.
I dislike discussing politics at family dinners.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Dislike is milder than hate; use it for less intense negative feelings.
While I dislike getting up early, I hate missing my morning run.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Taste
'Dislike' often expresses personal taste or preference rather than moral judgment.
I dislike anchovies on my pizza.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Using 'dislike' can be more polite or diplomatic than 'hate' in social contexts.
I dislike discussing politics at family dinners.
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How can social media...
use of anti power it's not insurgents versus incumbents it's to insurgencies each of whom dislikes the other each of whom can't rule without the other each of whom can bring the other down so the great thing about having a short talk is you can raise questions without having to provide the answers which is good in
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How the coronavirus...
symbol for the partisan divide is how little they have moved one way or the other so it's that his supporters support him no matter what it's his opponents dislike him no matter what and you're right it's very hard to to bridge those divides look I try very hard to approach things from an analytic rather
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What "Orwellian" really...
If they're talking about mass surveillance and intrusive government, they're describing something authoritarian but not necessarily Orwellian. And if they use it as an all-purpose word for any ideas they dislike, it's possible their statements are more Orwellian
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How cohousing can make...
in elementary education. And he really disliked the idea that he might not have children in his life upon retirement. They're now my neighbors. We live in a cohousing community that I not only designed, but developed and have my architecture practice in.
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Why it's worth listening...
My mom wanted me to understand that I should never just write off opinions that I disagreed with or disliked, because there was always something to learn from the perspectives of others, even when doing so might be difficult. But life at home with my mom
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Steven Cowley: Fusion is...
And I ate the disliked ones first, because the ones you like, you want to save. And as a child you're always worried about resource. And once it was sort of explained to me how fast we were using up the world's resources, I got very upset,
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Free Love PIPE National...
young man our giba dislikes leaving his lovers bed to return to his mom's house but giba knows he can't shirk his responsibilities to his family outsiders may find it exotic but most well family life has little to do with romance
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The revolutionary power...
and they need each other. And all around the world, when we look at how demagogues talk and how they inspire movements, I think they have one unmistakable quality in they strongly, strongly dislike plurality.
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The psychology of your...
how much their personalities will change in the next decade. And it isn't just ephemeral things like values and personality. You can ask people about their likes and dislikes, their basic preferences.
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Flying Foxes Vs...
Fed by underground springs, it flows throughout the year. A vital refuge for a small mammal with an intense dislike for the sun. The little red flying fox.
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How can social media...
use of anti power it's not insurgents versus incumbents it's to insurgencies each of whom dislikes the other each of whom can't rule without the other each of whom can bring the other down so the great thing about having a short talk is you can raise questions without having to provide the answers which is good in
Video examples
How the coronavirus...
symbol for the partisan divide is how little they have moved one way or the other so it's that his supporters support him no matter what it's his opponents dislike him no matter what and you're right it's very hard to to bridge those divides look I try very hard to approach things from an analytic rather
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
If they're talking about mass surveillance and intrusive government, they're describing something authoritarian but not necessarily Orwellian. And if they use it as an all-purpose word for any ideas they dislike, it's possible their statements are more Orwellian
Video examples
How cohousing can make...
in elementary education. And he really disliked the idea that he might not have children in his life upon retirement. They're now my neighbors. We live in a cohousing community that I not only designed, but developed and have my architecture practice in.
Video examples
Why it's worth listening...
My mom wanted me to understand that I should never just write off opinions that I disagreed with or disliked, because there was always something to learn from the perspectives of others, even when doing so might be difficult. But life at home with my mom
Video examples
Steven Cowley: Fusion is...
And I ate the disliked ones first, because the ones you like, you want to save. And as a child you're always worried about resource. And once it was sort of explained to me how fast we were using up the world's resources, I got very upset,
Video examples
Free Love PIPE National...
young man our giba dislikes leaving his lovers bed to return to his mom's house but giba knows he can't shirk his responsibilities to his family outsiders may find it exotic but most well family life has little to do with romance
Video examples
The revolutionary power...
and they need each other. And all around the world, when we look at how demagogues talk and how they inspire movements, I think they have one unmistakable quality in they strongly, strongly dislike plurality.
Video examples
The psychology of your...
how much their personalities will change in the next decade. And it isn't just ephemeral things like values and personality. You can ask people about their likes and dislikes, their basic preferences.
Video examples
Flying Foxes Vs...
Fed by underground springs, it flows throughout the year. A vital refuge for a small mammal with an intense dislike for the sun. The little red flying fox.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
B. B. King
American Musician
When people treat you mean, you dislike them for that, but not because of their person, who they are. I was born and raised in a segregated society, but when I left there, I had nobody I disliked other than the people that'd mistreated me, and that only lasted for as long as they were mistreating me.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I'm so in control of my life, you shouldn't dislike anything I do-because I'm not only in the best place I've ever been, but it keeps getting better and better.
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Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I'm an actor in that I just want to create roles and characters and play parts that people remember and like or dislike or hate.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, does the enlightened man dislike to wade into its waters.
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Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.
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John Buchan
Scottish Politician
He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I dislike the word 'self-help.' Self-awareness, yes, but not self-help.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
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Adrien Broner
American Athlete
I don't want the world to dislike me in any way.
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Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
I dislike hatred, offence, unkindness.
Quote examples
B. B. King
American Musician
When people treat you mean, you dislike them for that, but not because of their person, who they are. I was born and raised in a segregated society, but when I left there, I had nobody I disliked other than the people that'd mistreated me, and that only lasted for as long as they were mistreating me.
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I'm so in control of my life, you shouldn't dislike anything I do-because I'm not only in the best place I've ever been, but it keeps getting better and better.
Quote examples
Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I'm an actor in that I just want to create roles and characters and play parts that people remember and like or dislike or hate.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, does the enlightened man dislike to wade into its waters.
Quote examples
Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.
Quote examples
John Buchan
Scottish Politician
He disliked emotion, not because he felt lightly, but because he felt deeply.
Quote examples
Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I dislike the word 'self-help.' Self-awareness, yes, but not self-help.
Quote examples
Winston Churchill
British Statesman
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
Quote examples
Adrien Broner
American Athlete
I don't want the world to dislike me in any way.
Quote examples
Sandi Toksvig
British Writer
I dislike hatred, offence, unkindness.
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