How to Use dislike in a Sentence

dislike

1 of 2 noun
Definition of dislikenext
Synonyms for dislikenext
  • Beets tend to be mild when raw, but can have a strong taste that some dislike, when cooked.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The new dislike button was rolled out globally to all users of the platform.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Koepka’s and DeChambeau’s dislike for each goes back to the 2016 Masters.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Part of what ends up blowing up the deal is this dislike of Ginsburg and his methods.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2021
  • For me, one of my areas of dislike is the little pouch that has developed in the lower abs that works around to the flanks.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes, 16 June 2022
  • At the heart of our dislike for each other, Beavers believes, is a modern-day Willie Lynch.
    — Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 26 July 2021
  • Despite the general dislike for the changes from Dunkin’ customers, there is a bright side.
    — Collin Robisheaux, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Beijing has expressed its dislike for the DPP, which takes a stronger stance against China.
    — Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Haag isn’t alone in his dislike of the ubiquitous system.
    — Ethan Davison, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
  • The most common early symptoms include headache, fever with cold hands and feet, a stiff neck and a dislike of bright lights.
    — Rebecca A. Drummond, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The battery is not alone in hating heat: all the internals of any smartphone dislike warmth.
    — PCMAG, 13 June 2022
  • In the 1950s, people expressed dislike for the Yankees by comparing them to U.S. Steel.
    — Alex Veytsel, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2022
  • The Talk co-host, 39, opened up about her dislike of the term, which often refers to a woman who has last a spouse by death and has not remarried.
    — Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Coco, my younger female canine, shares the same dislike for pet clothes.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021
  • The two men’s dislike for one another played out harmlessly for years, with gibes and rolled eyes.
    — oregonlive, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Though the pair's dislike for each other has been well documented since, Smith brings it to light again in his new book.
    — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Will his intense dislike of Ah-jeong some day become love?
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • In a previous episode of 90 Day, Michael, 34, saw the results via FaceTime and expressed his dislike.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The character maintains a dislike of the younger Snow (Blyth), given his grudge against his father.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 July 2022
  • Apologizing is not an option, as the two of us now have a seething dislike for each other.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 15 July 2021
  • This is not an allergy but simply a dislike of both the texture and flavor.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This is not an allergy, but simply a dislike of both the texture and flavor.
    — Judith Martin, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • In common with Dennis Bergkamp, the star striker of the Arsenal men's team at the time, Banks suffered from a dislike of flying.
    — Asif Burhan, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • The groups have one other trait in common — each has a deep, visceral dislike of the other party.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2021
  • In a silent protest of the current state of affairs — at 27-50 Miami has the worst record in baseball — a black ribbon snakes around her arm, a sign of her dislike of the owner.
    — Chabeli Herrera, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Remember that ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ aren’t really the point.
    — Laurie Hertzel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Nov. 2022
  • De Niro has, perhaps, become as well-known for his dislike of Donald Trump as for his many iconic film roles.
    — Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The dislike is real between Birmingham and Memphis, and the shoving started before one minute was even off the clock.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 9 June 2022
  • The video drew harsh backlash from those who thought the rapper, who has been vocal on social media this year about his dislike of Davidson, went way too far.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Not everyone is happy that YouTube has hidden dislike counts for videos.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Jan. 2022
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dislike

2 of 2 verb
  • Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
  • I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
  • It is ignored and disliked on the streets, in the workplace, in the news.
    — Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2023
  • If your friend dislikes your wife, then your wife has a point.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • And why do so many people seem to dislike QB Dak Prescott?
    — Dallas News, 5 Jan. 2023
  • But both of them disliked the lack of a peekaboo window in the canopy.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023
  • For those who dislike the hassle of a zip closure, the brand’s twin latch locks will be a breath of fresh air.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • How can anyone dislike a scene in which the goodest dogs are having the best time?
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Tightness around the chest was the next feature women disliked most.
    — Malissa Rodenburg, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2023
  • There are a number of reasons why your child might dislike their name.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Even some insects and birds seem to dislike the substance.
    — Sarah Keartes, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Nov. 2022
  • For these and other reasons, Mr. Attal is disliked on the left.
    — Roger Cohen, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Sean writes: My partner, Ali, and I both dislike (and are bad at) wrapping gifts.
    — John Hodgman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Like the Apple AirTag, there’s little to dislike about this tracker.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Amiable types dislike being pushed and require a safe space for the exchange of ideas.
    — Nicholas Freund, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The truth is that many babies dislike playing or sitting on grass.
    — Maressa Brown, Parents, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Faro, who worked more than four years for the department, said certain leaders seemed to dislike him from the start.
    — Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2023
  • That starts with two questions: What’s behind your like or dislike?
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Despite the poor instructions, there wasn't much to dislike.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The team, led by Mr. Toop, bothered the bats by blasting sounds the animals disliked, like the whoosh of a street cleaner, and flashing lights at them.
    — Natasha Frost, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Be willing to be disliked when your decision is for the majority and the project.
    — Sevier Crespo, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2023
  • Among those who dislike Trump, Pence is viewed as a Trump acolyte who enabled his bad behavior for four years.
    — Steve Peoples, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • Fans of the main series who are invested in the world therein will find no real reason to dislike this one as well.
    — Leigh Butler, Time, 25 Dec. 2022
  • As with Shorts on mobile and web, viewers can like or dislike a video and subscribe to a creator’s channel.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Jim wants to dislike Julia’s relationship, but Trey is an amiable guy and Jim loves the Celtics.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023
  • And some of them ... may just really dislike it when women get to be the ones to decide whether to carry a pregnancy to term.
    — Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-law’s parents.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Despite Joe’s apparent *strong* dislike for T-Swift, her music is linked to the thriller series in more ways than one.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023
  • For an artist who disliked narrative, the scene is rich with pathos: the balcony rendered in stark cross hatches, the sky brushstrokes of shadow.
    — Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Players also disliked having to share rooms on road trips.
    — Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2023

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