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distaste

[ dis-teyst ]

noun

  1. dislike; disinclination.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. dislike for food or drink.


verb (used with object)

distasted, distasting.
  1. Archaic. to dislike.

distaste

/ ɪˈٱɪ /

noun

  1. often foll by for an absence of pleasure (in); dislike (of); aversion (to)

    to look at someone with distaste

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr an archaic word for dislike
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of distaste1

First recorded in 1580–90; dis- 1 + taste
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Synonym Study

See dislike.
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Although Trump doesn't appear to have the same distaste for Carney that he clearly held for Trudeau, his political and policy interests and those of Canada now appear destined to continue to diverge.

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That’s largely because of popular distaste for Musk’s role at DOGE, the quasi-governmental agency that has run roughshod through government programs, causing chaos in its wake.

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Today, in more mundane matters, the distaste for accountability has been institutionalized throughout the government.

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Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have become targets for vandalism as distaste grows for Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

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I have a vitriolic distaste for dried herbs in my sauces, but if you love them or they’re all you have on hand, go for it!

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