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- [dis-pleez]
- /dɪsˈpliz/
- /dɪs.ˈpliːz.ɪŋ/
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- [dis-pleez]
- /dɪsˈpliz/
Definitions of displeasing word
- verb with object displeasing to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge. 1
- verb without object displeasing to be unpleasant; cause displeasure: Bad weather displeases. 1
- noun displeasing Unattractive, dislikable, objectionable. 1
- verb displeasing present participle of displease. 0
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Origin of displeasing
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 Displeasing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
displeasing 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.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
displeasing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for displeasing
adj displeasing
- annoying — Someone or something that is annoying makes you feel fairly angry and impatient.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- nasty — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.
adjective displeasing
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
noun displeasing
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- non-receptive — having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
- ungracious — discourteous; ill-mannered: ungracious behavior.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
Antonyms for displeasing
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