as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
usually views abstract paintings with distaste
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Recent Examples of distaste
More recently, as demand has plummeted – in part because of some consumers' distaste for Musk's right-wing political activities – buyers aren't as enthusiastic for used Teslas.
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Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Malkmus’s distaste for his Pavement colleagues is well-established by now and hinted at in Pavements, though Perry is careful not to spoil everyone’s fun.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Honda’s supply contract with IndyCar ends next year and the company hasn’t hid its distaste over the cheating scandals that have recently tarnished the series.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
That announcement came not long after White reiterated his distaste for stadium events.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Malkmus’s distaste for his Pavement colleagues is well-established by now and hinted at in Pavements, though Perry is careful not to spoil everyone’s fun.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
Honda’s supply contract with IndyCar ends next year and the company hasn’t hid its distaste over the cheating scandals that have recently tarnished the series.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
That announcement came not long after White reiterated his distaste for stadium events.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaste
Noun
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Though Naomi’s expression is one of disgust and defeat, Lydia’s face shows no anger, but rather love.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That said, there is one enduring image from this game: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, furious, storming down the tunnel in disgust after his goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, refused to be substituted.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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It's been very difficult to see just how much of this hatred has been normalized.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Period drama enthusiasts will be interested to know that Wright set the movie in the late-18th century instead of the early-19th century in part because of his hatred of empire waist dresses.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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“Distaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaste. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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