That's not saying much. There pretty much a consensus amongst Republicans prior to Trump's election, that he wasn't one of the "better candidates." If I recall correctly, the phrase "holding my nose" was used often. I imagine that if Bernie wins the nomination, a lot of Democrats will be saying that exact thing. So unless, you were in the minority, and believed Trump to be a "better candidate" - in comparison to other Republicans running, not Clinton - the thought is flawed.
I think I see what you are saying.
I disagree that there was a consensus among Republicans about Trump. He had a lot of appeal because he was not a DC lifer. He could not be bought and at that time that flew very well. He was a good candidate. Don't be fooled by only remembering what the leftist media said about him. They were the ones making fun of his outsider status and putting words in Republicans mouths and they got it all wrong as usual.
Certainly there were those unhappy with the choice - That has always been true and always will be and really says nothing. It was highly stressed and over-hyped by your favorite propaganda sources.