How Do You Spell DISTASTE?

Pronunciation: [dɪstˈe͡ɪst] (IPA)

The word "distaste" is spelled with the letters D-I-S-T-A-S-T-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /dɪsˈteɪst/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by an "s" and a long "a" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound and an "s" sound. The word means a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something. It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation to effectively communicate ideas with others.

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DISTASTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Distaste, noun, is an emotion characterized by a strong dislike or aversion towards someone or something. It refers to a feeling of displeasure, revulsion, or distaste that is typically triggered by an unappealing or offensive quality. This negative sentiment can arise in response to various factors such as taste, smell, appearance, behavior, or even ideas or beliefs.

    When experiencing distaste, individuals may often exhibit physical or verbal reactions that showcase their aversion. These may include facial expressions of disgust, body language indicating discomfort or avoidance, or making negative remarks or gestures. Distaste can also be accompanied by physiological reactions like nausea, shuddering, or the urge to retreat from the disliked object or situation.

    As a subjective emotion, distaste is highly influenced by personal preferences, cultural norms, and individual experiences. What one person may find distasteful, another may not, illustrating the inherent subjectivity of this feeling. Furthermore, the intensity of distaste can vary from mild to intense, depending on the specific circumstances and the individual's personal threshold for what is considered unpleasant.

    Empathy and perspective-taking can help in understanding and respecting others' distastes, as well as fostering open-mindedness towards differing opinions and tastes. It is essential to note that distaste is a normal and natural emotion and should not be confused with other more serious psychological conditions such as phobias or disgust disorders, which may require professional intervention.

  2. • To dislike.
    • Dislike of food or drink; a slight degree of disgust; disrelish.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISTASTE

The word "distaste" originated in the 16th century. It is derived from the prefix "dis-" which means "lack of" or "not", and the noun "taste" which refers to the sensation or perception of flavor. In its early usage, "distaste" meant an absence or dislike of taste. As time went on, the meaning of the word expanded to encompass a general feeling of dislike or aversion towards something.

Similar spelling words for DISTASTE

Plural form of DISTASTE is DISTASTES

Conjugate verb Distaste

CONDITIONAL

I would distaste
you would distaste
he/she/it would distaste
we would distaste
they would distaste

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be distasting
you would be distasting
he/she/it would be distasting
we would be distasting
they would be distasting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have distaste
you would have distaste
he/she/it would have distaste
we would have distaste
they would have distaste

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been distasting
you would have been distasting
he/she/it would have been distasting
we would have been distasting
they would have been distasting

FUTURE

I will distaste
you will distaste
he/she/it will distaste
we will distaste
they will distaste

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be distasting
you will be distasting
he/she/it will be distasting
we will be distasting
they will be distasting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have distasted
you will have distasted
he/she/it will have distasted
we will have distasted
they will have distasted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been distasting
you will have been distasting
he/she/it will have been distasting
we will have been distasting
they will have been distasting

IMPERATIVE

you distaste
we let´s distaste

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to distaste

PAST

I distasted
you distasted
he/she/it distasted
we distasted
they distasted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was distasting
you were distasting
he/she/it was distasting
we were distasting
they were distasting

PAST PARTICIPLE

distasted

PAST PERFECT

I had distasted
you had distasted
he/she/it had distasted
we had distasted
they had distasted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been distasting
you had been distasting
he/she/it had been distasting
we had been distasting
they had been distasting

PRESENT

I distaste
you distaste
he/she/it distastes
we distaste
they distaste

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am distasting
you are distasting
he/she/it is distasting
we are distasting
they are distasting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

distasting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have distasted
you have distasted
he/she/it has distasted
we have distasted
they have distasted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been distasting
you have been distasting
he/she/it has been distasting
we have been distasting
they have been distasting

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