Mislikings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Feelings of aversion or disfavor towards someone or something ; expressions of dislike or preference against certain ideas, objects, or experiences ; instances of negative opinion or refusal to accept or enjoy particular things
2. Emotional responses characterized by disapproval or resentment ; the act of harboring or showing a lack of fondness ; personal judgments reflecting undesirable qualities or traits in situations or individuals
3. The state of not liking or rejecting particular persons, activities, or concepts ; manifestations of dissatisfaction or discontent ; reactions that convey opposition or dislike in various contexts

Etymology: "Mislikings" is the plural of "misliking," a noun for feelings of dislike, and the plural form simply counts separate instances of that feeling. The base word is built from "mis-," a prefix meaning "wrongly" or "badly," attached to "liking," the noun from the verb "like." English has long used "mis-" in this way to produce words such as "mistake" and "misjudge," so the formation here follows a productive pattern rather than a rare coinage.

Synonyms: dislikes, aversions, displeasures, distastes

Antonyms: likings, preferences, fondness, affinities