What is Distaste?

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Distaste

/ dis-ˈtāst /

Distaste is causing dislike or disgust. It’s the same as offensive, unpleasant, and foul. The antonyms are to like and tasty.

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Imagine trying to eat something that looks and smells terrible. You might scrunch up your nose and feel a strong dislike for it. That feeling of dislike or disapproval is called distaste.

Distaste is a feeling of aversion or repulsion. It’s when something makes you feel uncomfortable or disgusted. For example, you might feel distaste for a strong unpleasant smell, a rude behavior, or a poorly prepared meal.

Distaste can be a strong emotion that makes you want to avoid something or someone completely. It’s like your body and mind are saying, “I don’t like this at all!”

Example Sentence

The smell of garbage made me frown in distaste.

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