Disliked
/dɪsˈlaɪkt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo regard with disapproval or distaste; to not like.
/dɪsˈlaɪkt/
To feel aversion or disapproval of.
She disliked the cold weather.
💡 Simply: Imagine you tried a new food, and you didn't enjoy it! When you 'dislike' something, it's like that – you don't care for it. You might dislike broccoli, or you might dislike getting up early.
👶 For kids: When you dislike something, it means you don't like it!
More Examples
Many people disliked the politician's policies.
He disliked being interrupted during his work.
They disliked the noisy neighbors.
How It's Used
"I disliked the movie because the plot was too complicated."
"The committee disliked the proposed changes to the bylaws."
Felt aversion or disapproval towards, often referring to a person or thing.
/dɪsˈlaɪkt/
Having experienced dislike.
He was a disliked figure in the community because of his harsh behavior.
💡 Simply: If someone or something is 'disliked', it means people don't like them. Think of the school bully – they are a very disliked person in the class.
👶 For kids: When someone is disliked, it's like lots of people don't like them very much.
More Examples
The disliked decision of the board was met with resistance.
A disliked character often faces many challenges in a story.
How It's Used
"A disliked child, always on the periphery of playground games."
From Middle English *disliken*, from Old English *dislīcian* ('to displease'), from *dis-* ('un-') + *līcian* ('to please').
The word 'disliked' has been used since the early 17th century, with its meaning staying relatively consistent throughout.
Memory tip
Think of a time you actively *dis*agreed with something you *liked* about it before.