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Polite

Phrase

Famished

Very hungry (slightly formal)

Phrase

Please, accept my apologies for…

Formal apology

Phrase

Eager

Ready to eat (formal)

Phrase

I apologize for…

Direct acknowledgment

Phrase

That was rude of me. I’m sorry

Manners apology

Phrase

Excuse me for…

Polite apology for minor offenses

Phrase

Ever so sorry

British-style polite apology

Phrase

Keen

British-style readiness

Phrase

I’m not crazy about it

Mild dislike (softer alternative)

Phrase

That’s not for me

Neutral rejection

Phrase

I am not passionate about it

Neutral way to express lack of interest

Phrase

I don’t appreciate it

Polite but firm disapproval

Phrase

I’m not a big fan of it

Polite way to express dislike

Phrase

I’m not really fond of it

Polite, mild dislike

Phrase

I’ve had enough

Reached limit of tolerance

Phrase

I can’t stand it

Strong dislike or intolerance

Phrase

I hate it

Very strong dislike

Phrase

I am not keen on it

British-style mild dislike

Phrase

That’s not my thing

Casual way to decline interest

Phrase

I’ll pass

Declining politely

Phrase

I loathe it

Extreme dislike (stronger than hate)

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I’m disinterested in that

Formal lack of interest

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I am sick of it

Frustrated and tired of something

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I’m not into it

Mild disinterest or lack of enthusiasm

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