How to Use dislike in a Sentence

dislike

1 of 2 noun
  • There is still [a] huge amount of anger and dislike of the regime.
    — Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That cold, salty air is the cure for the common dislike of cold.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Beets tend to be mild when raw, but can have a strong taste that some dislike, when cooked.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2023
  • His dislike and distrust of Nicole boiled over.
    — CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Their likes, dislikes and not just from a category point of view but from a life point of view.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • And these irrational likes and dislikes make watching sports more fun.
    — Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Coco, my younger female canine, shares the same dislike for pet clothes.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021
  • Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.
    — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The new dislike button was rolled out globally to all users of the platform.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Part of what ends up blowing up the deal is this dislike of Ginsburg and his methods.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2021
  • This is not an allergy but simply a dislike of both the texture and flavor.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Apologizing is not an option, as the two of us now have a seething dislike for each other.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 15 July 2021
  • This is not an allergy, but simply a dislike of both the texture and flavor.
    — Judith Martin, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • If the dislike is mutual, the Dodgers do a much better job of hiding theirs.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The most common early symptoms include headache, fever with cold hands and feet, a stiff neck and a dislike of bright lights.
    — Rebecca A. Drummond, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Aescape saves each user's likes, dislikes and tension areas in his or her user profile.
    — Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Despite the general dislike for the changes from Dunkin’ customers, there is a bright side.
    — Collin Robisheaux, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Oct. 2022
  • For me, one of my areas of dislike is the little pouch that has developed in the lower abs that works around to the flanks.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes, 16 June 2022
  • Such a hunter has usually taken a stand in terrain the turkey dislikes and will not enter.
    — Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Frisbee was known to fans for a running gag where Andy Samberg made his dislike of the dog known.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This has led to several arguments with my mom, who has shown a strong dislike toward my partner.
    — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The groups have one other trait in common — each has a deep, visceral dislike of the other party.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2021
  • At the same time, a general dislike for math remains an obstacle among young people.
    — Jackie Valley, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Though the pair's dislike for each other has been well documented since, Smith brings it to light again in his new book.
    — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • While not all cats have an innate dislike of water, many of them do, and this aversion is due to multiple factors.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
  • This is due to the fleas' dislike of the smell and taste of the common ingredient, says Baldwin.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
  • Bearing in mind the size of his following who read these posts, some of whom express likes, some express dislike and some neither.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Guests fill out a pre-travel form that lets staff know their child’s likes, dislikes, and triggers to tailor activities.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
  • The dislike button is not yet fully launched, and Bluesky didn’t provide a timeline for the rollout.
    — PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2025

dislike

2 of 2 verb
  • Most people dislike it when they are told what to do.
  • I dislike basketball, but I enjoy baseball.
  • If your friend dislikes your wife, then your wife has a point.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Others disliked that the bag doesn’t seal.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The Guardian doesn't just dislike Lalas' style.
    — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • There are a number of reasons why your child might dislike their name.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Sean Payton dislikes quite a few things.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
  • It is ignored and disliked on the streets, in the workplace, in the news.
    — Tom Rasmussen, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2023
  • How can anyone dislike a scene in which the goodest dogs are having the best time?
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The truth is that many babies dislike playing or sitting on grass.
    — Maressa Brown, Parents, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Many of them emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
  • Tightness around the chest was the next feature women disliked most.
    — Malissa Rodenburg, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2023
  • At the same time, the store gets feedback on whether members like or dislike a product.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • For those who dislike the hassle of a zip closure, the brand’s twin latch locks will be a breath of fresh air.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Leave in place once mature; their tap roots dislike transplanting.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
  • Some of the gentry dislike her, but the lower orders have a great regard for her.
    — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Amiable types dislike being pushed and require a safe space for the exchange of ideas.
    — Nicholas Freund, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Many fans have grown to dislike the Dodgers for spending their way into contention.
    — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This is because squash plants produce prickly leaves and stems that rabbits dislike.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Another 8% who viewed it neither liked nor disliked it.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
  • According to Eason, bed bugs tend to dislike strong odors.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Others love it or intensely dislike it.
    — Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Faro, who worked more than four years for the department, said certain leaders seemed to dislike him from the start.
    — Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Anyone who has ever claimed to dislike okra has doubtless been urged to try it in a different way.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Not everyone is afraid of being eaten, though that is one valid reason to dislike dogs.
    — Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The problem is, my husband dislikes our daughter-in-law’s parents.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Both the leaves and flowers emit a strong, oily fragrance that deer typically dislike.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Even people who disliked Hamnet liked her performance and her, and why not?
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Much of that tension centered on the poster’s sister and her boyfriend, whom the sister-in-law openly disliked.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Fans who like Saturday games and dislike nighttime kickoffs should be quite pleased.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026

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