Affection
Affection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess
Distaste
Distaste noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
Nearby Word: distasteful
How words are described
| high | high affection | high distaste |
| clear | clear affection | clear distaste |
| particular | particular affection | particular distaste |
| usual | usual affection | usual distaste |
| Other adjectives: obvious, strong, healthy, constant, extreme, great, intense, sincere, personal, lasting, general, mutual, immense, growing. | ||
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Distaste and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/distaste
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