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- [dis-pleez]
- /dɪsˈpliz/
- /dɪˈspliːz/
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- [dis-pleez]
- /dɪsˈpliz/
Definitions of displeased word
- verb with object displeased to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge. 1
- verb without object displeased to be unpleasant; cause displeasure: Bad weather displeases. 1
- noun displeased Simple past tense and past participle of displease. 1
- adjective displeased unhappy, dissatisfied 1
- adjective displeased angry, disapproving 1
- adjective displeased If you are displeased with something, you are annoyed or rather angry about it. 0
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Origin of displeased
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English desplesen < Anglo-French, Middle French desplaisir. See dis-1, please
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Parts of speech for Displeased
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displeased popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for displeased
adj displeased
- disappointed — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.
- angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
- vexed — irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks.
Antonyms for displeased
adj displeased
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- gratified — Obsolete. to reward; remunerate.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
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