DISTASTE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

distaste

noun

Definition of distaste

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 Our friends were always surprised at our distaste for nuptials. — Asha Iyer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 What police do know that Bernie has a distaste for being kept in an enclosure. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 There is a hunger for AI, but a growing distaste for data centers. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 At Tuesday’s meeting, 11 people voiced their distaste for data centers and fought for a preventative measure against them. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distaste

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Vicki could barely hide her disgust that Luann’s antics get more respect than her insurance business.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Political radicals have found purchase in Democratic primaries in part because of disgust with our present system of capitalist greed, self-dealing and multi-card monte with all cards in the president du jour’s hands.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgust

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His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026

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