Displease: meaning, definitions and examples

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displease

[ dɪsˈpliːz ]

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feelings

To cause someone to feel unhappy or unsatisfied.

Synonyms

annoy, irritate, upset

Examples of usage

He knew his decision would displease his parents.
The changes in the schedule displease many employees.
I didn't mean to displease you, I was just being honest.

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actions

To fail to satisfy or meet expectations.

Synonyms

disappoint, fail, fall short

Examples of usage

The meal displease the picky eater.
Her performance displease the critics.
The final product displease the client.

Translations

Translations of the word "displease" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradar

🇮🇳 अप्रसन्न करना

🇩🇪 missfallen

🇮🇩 mengecewakan

🇺🇦 не вдовольняти

🇵🇱 niezadowalać

🇯🇵 不快にさせる

🇫🇷 déplaire

🇪🇸 desagradar

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk yaratmak

🇰🇷 불쾌하게 하다

🇸🇦 يستاء

🇨🇿 neuspokojit

🇸🇰 neuspokojiť

🇨🇳 使不快

🇸🇮 nezadovoljiti

🇮🇸 ógna

🇰🇿 ренжіту

🇬🇪 გაურთულებელი

🇦🇿 narazı salmaq

🇲🇽 desagradar

Word origin

The word 'displease' originated from the Old French word 'desplaisir' which means 'to displease'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'please' comes from the Latin word 'placere' meaning 'to be acceptable'. Over time, 'displease' has retained its meaning of causing unhappiness or dissatisfaction.