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Meaning of displease
To cause someone to feel unhappy or dissatisfied.
Etymology of displease
The word "displease" originated from the Old French word "desplaire", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "plaire" (meaning "to please"), with the prefix "dis-" added to the verb "please" to convey the opposite meaning.
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to be displeasing to" or "to offend", and has evolved to convey a range of negative emotions, including annoyance, irritation, and dissatisfaction.
Synonyms
annoy
irritate
vex
bother
disturb
trouble
upset
offend
affront
insult
outrage
dishearten
discourage
dissatisfy
disappoint
disillusion
discontent
displeasure
disapproval
dissatisfaction
discontentment
disgruntle
rile
ruffle
antagonize
alienate
estrange
repel
repulse
offend
perturb
agitate
inflame
infuriate
exasperate
infuriate
enrage
incense
provoke
gall
nettle
get on someone's nerves
rub the wrong way
get under someone's skin
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel unhappy, annoyed, or dissatisfied because of something they do not like or approve of.
- To fail to give someone the expected or desired pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site will displease the neighbors.
- Her behavior at the party did not displease her parents, but it did raise some eyebrows.
- The new policy will displease many employees who have grown accustomed to the old way of doing things.