Disrelish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈre-lish/ dis·rel·ish

Meaning & Definition of Disrelish

Disrelish (verb)

  1. to find unpalatable or distasteful

Disrelish (noun)

  1. lack of relish, distaste, dislike

Disrelish (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a strong feeling of not liking or approving

    "she showed a clear disrelish for the task of taking on her coworker's responsibilities"

    similar: allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, down (chiefly British), mislike
    related: disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice
    opposite: appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use
    near: affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, love, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency

Disrelish (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to feel dislike for

    "I disrelish the thought of sitting through endless meetings on the matter"

    similar: disfavor, dislike, mislike
    related: abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, resent, condemn, despise, scorn, cringe (at), disapprove (of), frown (on or upon), mind, object (to), shy (from or away from)
    opposite: adore, cotton (to), delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in)
    near: admire, appreciate, cherish, esteem, regard, respect, adore, deify, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, drink (in), savor, dote (on), favor, prefer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disrelish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disrelish:

Chiefly British: down
allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, mislike

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disrelish

Words with the opposite meaning of Disrelish:

appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use, adore, cotton (to), delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), love, revel (in)

Related Words for Disrelish

disgust, distaste, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, deprecation, disapproval, displeasure, dissatisfaction, jaundice, abhor, abominate, detest, execrate, loathe, resent, condemn, despise, scorn, cringe (at), disapprove (of)

Near Antonyms of Disrelish

affection, attachment, devotedness, devotion, passion, bent, leaning, penchant, predilection, propensity, tendency, admire, appreciate, cherish, esteem, regard, respect, deify, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, drink (in), savor, dote (on), prefer

Word Forms of Disrelish

Inflections: disrelished, disrelishing, disrelishes

Origin & Etymology of Disrelish

First known use: 1604

Frequently Asked Questions about Disrelish

What does "Disrelish" mean?

"Disrelish" means to find unpalatable or distasteful. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to find unpalatable or distasteful. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disrelish"?

Other words for "Disrelish" include allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking and down. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disrelish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disrelish"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disrelish". Common alternatives include allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, down and mislike.

What is the opposite of "Disrelish"?

Antonyms of "Disrelish" include appetite, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference and relish. Near antonyms include affection, attachment, devotedness and devotion.

How do you use "Disrelish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disrelish" in a sentence: "she showed a clear disrelish for the task of taking on her coworker's responsibilities"; "I disrelish the thought of sitting through endless meetings on the matter".

Is "Disrelish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disrelish" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disrelish"?

"Disrelish" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈre-lish/ and divided into syllables as dis·rel·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Disrelish"?

First known use: 1604.