dislike
gb/dɪslˈaɪk/ us/dɪslˈaɪk/
A2
English
~ 4300
nem szeret, nem kedvel, ellenszenv
VERB
A2
1
nem szeret
A1
nem kedvel
B1
Usage pattern:
to dislike [someone/something]
I really dislike waking up early on weekends.
Egyáltalán nem szeretek hétvégén korán kelni.
She dislikes spicy food and avoids it whenever possible.
Nem szereti a csípős ételeket, és amikor csak lehet, kerüli őket.
Many people dislike being interrupted when they are speaking.
I dislike the way he talks to his employees.
Learner examples
I dislike cold weather.
Nem szeretem a hideg időt.
My sister dislikes carrots.
A lánytestvérem nem szereti a sárgarépát.
He dislikes loud music.
They dislike waiting in long lines.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dislike' with 'hate'. 'Hate' is much stronger and more emotional.
Meaning
To not like someone or something
Collocations
strongly dislike
|really dislike
|dislike doing
|dislike intensely
Synonyms
detest (Stronger and more intense than 'dislike', often with emotional emphasis.)
|
loathe (Very strong dislike, often suggesting disgust.)
Antonyms
like (To have a positive feeling toward someone or something.)
|
enjoy (To take pleasure in something.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To not like someone or something.
To regard someone or something with a feeling of aversion or disapproval.
NOUN
B1
2
ellenszenv
B2
Usage pattern:
a dislike for [someone/something]
He has a strong dislike for dishonesty.
Erős ellenszenvet érez a becstelenséggel szemben.
Their mutual dislike was obvious to everyone in the room.
A teremben mindenki számára nyilvánvaló volt a kölcsönös ellenszenvük.
She expressed her dislike of the new policy during the meeting.
Learner examples
I have a dislike for coffee.
Nem szeretem a kávét.
She has a dislike for loud noise.
Nem szereti a hangos zajokat.
He shows his dislike for winter weather.
Common mistake:
Learners may forget to use 'a' before 'dislike' when it is a noun.
Meaning
A feeling of not liking
Collocations
deep dislike
|mutual dislike
|express dislike
|show dislike
Synonyms
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike, often more formal.)
|
distaste (A dislike that suggests mild disgust.)
Antonyms
fondness (A warm liking or affection for something.)
|
preference (A stronger liking for one thing over another.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of not liking someone or something.
A feeling of aversion, distaste, or disapproval toward someone or something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dislike
IPA
GB/dɪslˈaɪk/
US/dɪslˈaɪk/
Syllables & stress
dis - like (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (like)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dislike
- Plural: dislike, dislikes
Verb
- Base: dislike
- 3rd Person Singular: dislikes
- Present Participle: disliking
- Past: disliked
Word family
Forms
dislikes
noun
disliking
verb
disliked
verb
Related words
like
verb A1
likable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unlikable
adjective
Expressions
take a dislike to
1/tˈeɪk ə dɪslˈaɪk tə/
fixed phrase
Start to feel dislike for someone/something
To start not liking someone or something soon after meeting or experiencing them.
Examples
- She took a dislike to her new neighbor almost immediately.
- He took a dislike to the restaurant after his first visit.