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distaste
[/dɪsˈteɪst/]
noun
pl: distastes
desgosto
1.
A feeling of dislike or disapproval; aversion
She expressed her distaste for the proposal.
Ela expressou seu desgosto pela proposta.
2.
Lack of pleasant taste; unpleasant flavor
The medicine left a distaste in his mouth.
O remédio deixou um gosto desagradável na sua boca.
Synonyms
aversion
dislike
disgust
displeasure
repugnance
Antonyms
liking
fondness
appreciation
taste
relish
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desgosto
Most common usage; formal and informal contexts
Brazil
aversão
More formal alternative; emphasizes strong disapproval
Portugal
desgosto
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
repugnância
More formal; indicates stronger sense of disgust
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave a bad taste in one's mouth
take a distaste to something
express distaste for
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