Distasted

/dɪˈsteɪstɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of distaste; to dislike or show disgust toward something.

Etymology

From 'distaste' (from dis- prefix + taste, from Old French 'taster'), meaning to have a bad taste; '-ed' forms the past tense.

Kelly Says

While 'distaste' is common, 'distasted' as a verb form appears in older texts to show active dislike—it's less about having a preference and more about actively rejecting something.

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