distaste
|dis-taste|
B2
/dɪsˈteɪst/
aversion or dislike
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distaste' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dystasten,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'tasten' meant 'to taste.'
Historical Evolution
'dystasten' transformed into the modern English word 'distaste' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to have a bad taste,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling of aversion or dislike.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of aversion or dislike.
She expressed her distaste for the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39