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Distaste

Verb / dɪˈsteɪst / Another word for distaste — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A feeling of dislike or aversion towards something.

Synonyms & similar words

aversion antipathy dislike disgust aversion revulsion nausea abhorrence hatred detestation loathing animosity antipathy repugnance hate opprobrium execration repulsion disapprobation disesteem contempt disfavor

Example sentences

  1. I have a distaste for spicy food.
  2. The smell of fish gives me distaste.
  3. Her distaste for violence made her avoid action movies.
  4. The distaste for the new policy was evident in the employee survey.
  5. He felt a distaste towards the politician's rhetoric.

Quotes

  • “There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” - Jane Austen
  • “Without music, life would be a distasteful journey through a murky world.” - Aaron Lauritsen
  • “There is no distaste more abhorrent than that which arises from contempt.” - Fanny Burney

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