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Displeasing: meaning, definitions and examples

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displeasing

 

[ dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a negative way

Causing displeasure or annoyance; unpleasing; disagreeable.

Synonyms

unpleasant, unsatisfactory, unwelcome

Examples of usage

  • The movie received mostly negative reviews due to its displeasing plot.
  • His rude behavior was highly displeasing to everyone at the party.
Context #2 | Adjective

not attractive

Lacking attractiveness; unattractive or unappealing in appearance.

Synonyms

ugly, unappealing, unattractive

Examples of usage

  • The old building had a displeasing exterior due to years of neglect.
  • She found the color combination displeasing and decided to repaint the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "displeasing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradável

🇮🇳 अप्रिय

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 tidak menyenangkan

🇺🇦 неприємний

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemny

🇯🇵 不愉快な (fuyukai na)

🇫🇷 désagréable

🇪🇸 desagradable

🇹🇷 hoş olmayan

🇰🇷 불쾌한 (bulgwaehan)

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 nepříjemný

🇸🇰 nepríjemný

🇨🇳 令人不快的 (lìng rén bùkuài de)

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 жағымсыз

🇬🇪 გამაღიზიანებელი

🇦🇿 narahat edici

🇲🇽 desagradable

Etymology

The word 'displeasing' originated from the Middle English word 'displesen', which means 'to displease'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe something that is not pleasing or attractive. The prefix 'dis-' signifies negation, while 'pleasing' refers to something that brings pleasure. Over time, 'displeasing' has become a common adjective used to express dissatisfaction or lack of appeal.

See also: displease, displeased, displeasedly, displeasingness, pleasant, pleased, pleasing, pleasingly, unpleased, unpleasingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,253, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.