How Do You Spell DISLIKE?

Pronunciation: [dɪslˈa͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "dislike" is spelled with a "d" followed by the vowel sound "ih" as in "sit" and then the consonant sound "s" and the vowel sound "layk" as in "bike". The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "dislike" is /dɪsˈlaɪk/. The initial "d" is pronounced with the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, the "ih" sound is produced by positioning the tongue in the center of the mouth, and the "layk" sound is pronounced with the lips rounded.

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DISLIKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Dislike is a verb that refers to the feeling of not enjoying or having a positive inclination towards someone or something. It involves having a sense of aversion, dissatisfaction, or antipathy. It signifies a lack of preference or distaste towards a particular person, object, action, or concept.

    When one dislikes, they typically experience feelings of displeasure, annoyance, or disapproval towards the subject. This may be due to a variety of reasons, such as personal taste, values, or beliefs. Dislike can be directed towards individuals, groups, activities, behaviors, or even abstract concepts.

    This sentiment can be influenced by personal experiences, cultural norms, or societal influences. Disliking something does not necessarily imply hatred or hostility towards it; it often indicates a simple lack of affinity or affinity in the opposite direction.

    The expression of dislike can vary from subtle signs of avoidance or indifference to more overt displays of discomfort or criticism. It is a normal part of human emotions and can help individuals establish boundaries, make choices, and express their preferences.

    In summary, dislike refers to a negative emotional response or lack of attraction towards someone or something. It encompasses a range of feelings from mild displeasure to strong disapproval and can be influenced by personal factors, experiences, and social context.

  2. • Displeasure; aversion; a slight degree of hatred; antipathy; disrelish or distaste.
    • To regard with displeasure or aversion; to regard with slight disgust; to disrelish.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISLIKE

The word "dislike" originated from Middle English, where it was formed by combining the prefix "dis-" (meaning "opposite" or "not") and the verb "like". The prefix "dis-" is derived from the Old French word "des-", ultimately from Latin "dis-" or "diss-" meaning "apart" or "away". Thus, "dislike" can be understood as the opposite or absence of liking or having a negative sentiment towards something.

Similar spelling words for DISLIKE

Plural form of DISLIKE is DISLIKES

Conjugate verb Dislike

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disliked
you would have disliked
he/she/it would have disliked
we would have disliked
they would have disliked
I would have dislike
you would have dislike
he/she/it would have dislike
we would have dislike
they would have dislike

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disliking
you would have been disliking
he/she/it would have been disliking
we would have been disliking
they would have been disliking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dislike
you would dislike
he/she/it would dislike
we would dislike
they would dislike

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disliking
you would be disliking
he/she/it would be disliking
we would be disliking
they would be disliking

FUTURE

I will dislike
you will dislike
he/she/it will dislike
we will dislike
they will dislike

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disliking
you will be disliking
he/she/it will be disliking
we will be disliking
they will be disliking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disliked
you will have disliked
he/she/it will have disliked
we will have disliked
they will have disliked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disliking
you will have been disliking
he/she/it will have been disliking
we will have been disliking
they will have been disliking

IMPERATIVE

you dislike
we let´s dislike

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dislike

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disliking
you were disliking
he/she/it was disliking
we were disliking
they were disliking

PAST PARTICIPLE

disliked

PAST PERFECT

I had disliked
you had disliked
he/she/it had disliked
we had disliked
they had disliked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disliking
you had been disliking
he/she/it had been disliking
we had been disliking
they had been disliking

PRESENT

I dislike
you dislike
he/she/it dislikes
we dislike
they dislike

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disliking
you are disliking
he/she/it is disliking
we are disliking
they are disliking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disliking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disliked
you have disliked
he/she/it has disliked
we have disliked
they have disliked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disliking
you have been disliking
he/she/it has been disliking
we have been disliking
they have been disliking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dislike

SIMPLE PAST

I disliked
you disliked
he/she/it disliked
we disliked
they disliked

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