dislike
UK: dɪsˈlaɪk | US: dɪsˈlaɪk
vt. to feel distaste or hostility toward; to not enjoy
n. a feeling of aversion or disapproval
The word "dislike" combines the prefix "dis-" (from Latin, meaning "apart" or "opposite of") with the root "like" (from Old English "līcian," meaning "to please" or "to enjoy"). The prefix "dis-" negates or reverses the meaning of the root, transforming "like" into its opposite—expressing disapproval or aversion. This logical construction reflects a straightforward evolution from Old English to Modern English, where affixation is commonly used to create antonyms.
She dislikes waking up early in the morning.
His dislike for spicy food is well-known among his friends.
The teacher noticed the student’s dislike of group projects.
Despite her dislike of crowds, she attended the concert.
His dislike of unfairness makes him a strong advocate for justice.