Detest ?

[namsteven]

Dear Teacher,

1) I detest this kind of dish/food.
2) I don’t like this kind of T-shirt very much.

Are these ones ok to say ?

Thanks very much.

Best regards.

Namsteven.

[Rusty]

Dear Teacher,

1) I detest this kind of dish/food.
2) I don’t like this kind of T-shirt very much.

Are these ones ok to say ?

Thanks very much.

Best regards.

Namsteven.

Yes, they're both OK. "Detest" is a stronger word than "don't like." It is similar to "hate."