Definition & Meaning of "dislike"in English

to dislike

VERB

to not like a person or thing

Transitive: to dislike sb/sth

Examples

He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates.

My kids dislike eating vegetables; they prefer sweets.

to express a negative sentiment or lack of approval towards a post, comment, or content by indicating one's dissatisfaction or disagreement with it, often through the use of a dislike button or similar feature provided by the platform

Transitive: to dislike social media content

Examples

She disliked the comment by clicking the thumbs-down button.

After reading the post, he chose to dislike it to show his disagreement.

Dislike

NOUN

the feeling of not liking something or someone

Examples

She has a strong dislike for spicy foods.

His dislike of loud music made the concert unpleasant for him.

a feeling of not enjoying or approving something or someone

the expression of negative sentiment or a lack of approval towards a post, comment, or content on social media platforms, serving as the opposite of the "like" button

What is a "dislike"?

A dislike on social media refers to a negative reaction or response to a post, comment, or content. It is typically represented by a thumbs-down icon or another symbol that indicates the user does not approve or enjoy the content. Disliking something can express disagreement, disappointment, or disapproval. While some platforms have a dislike button, others may only have options to like or comment. The dislike feature allows users to show their opinion about content without engaging in a full discussion.

something that someone does not enjoy or has a strong negative feeling about

Examples

She shared her dislikes, such as loud music and long meetings.

His dislikes include waking up early and eating spicy food.

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