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单词 displeased
释义

displease

verb

dis·​please (ˌ)dis-ˈplēz How to pronounce displease (audio)
displeased; displeasing; displeases

transitive verb

1
: to incur the disapproval or dislike of especially by annoying
their gossip displeases her
2
: to be offensive to
abstract art displeases him

intransitive verb

: to give displeasure
behavior calculated to displease

Synonyms

  • disaffect
  • discontent
  • disgruntle
  • dissatisfy
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Example Sentences

her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English displesen, from Anglo-French despleisir, desplere, from des- dis- + pleisir to please — more at please

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

displease

verb

dis·​please dis-ˈplēz How to pronounce displease (audio)
displeased; displeasing
: to cause to feel unhappy or unsatisfied

displeased 1 of 2

adjective

as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions feeling vaguely displeased by the way his relationship with his girlfriend seemed to be going

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dissatisfied
  • frustrated
  • disappointed
  • discontented
  • unhappy
  • disgruntled
  • aggrieved
  • disillusioned
  • discontent
  • disturbed
  • upset
  • malcontent
  • depressed
  • perturbed
  • disquieted
  • disenchanted
  • sad
  • out of joint
  • unfulfilled
  • dejected
  • downhearted
  • miserable
  • sorrowful
  • inconsolable
  • downcast
  • despairing
  • disconsolate
  • despondent
  • joyless
  • doleful
  • mournful
  • low-spirited
  • forlorn
  • hangdog
  • down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pleased
  • satisfied
  • contented
  • glad
  • happy
  • content
  • delighted
  • gratified
  • joyful
  • joyous
  • blissful
  • jubilant
  • triumphant
  • exultant
  • elated
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displeased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of displease
as in annoyed
to make discontented her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • annoyed
  • dissatisfied
  • irritated
  • discontented
  • upset
  • disgruntled
  • disturbed
  • perturbed
  • disaffected
  • agitated
  • irked
  • aggrieved
  • peeved
  • depressed
  • alienated
  • disquieted
  • saddened
  • estranged
  • nettled
  • discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pleased
  • satisfied
  • gratified
  • contented
  • delighted
  • gladdened
  • tickled
  • calmed
  • soothed
  • tranquillized
  • tranquilized
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