Displeasingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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displeasingness

 

[ dɪsˈpliːzɪŋnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The quality of being unpleasant, unattractive, or disagreeable.

Synonyms

disagreeableness, discomfort, unpleasantness.

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Word Description / Examples
displeasingness

Used to describe something that causes mild irritation or unhappiness.

  • The displeasingness of the noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate
unpleasantness

Used to describe something that is not enjoyable and causes a sense of dissatisfaction or unhappiness. This word can refer to both situations and emotions.

  • The unpleasantness of the weather ruined their picnic plans
discomfort

Refers to a slight physical or mental irritation or pain.

  • The tight shoes caused her a lot of discomfort during the long walk
disagreeableness

Often used to describe a person's unfriendly or unpleasant personality traits. This word has a negative connotation.

  • His disagreeableness made him unpopular among his colleagues

Examples of usage

  • It was hard to ignore the displeasingness of the situation.
  • She couldn't help but notice the displeasingness of his behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

appearance

The state of being unattractive or not aesthetically pleasing.

Synonyms

ugliness, unattractiveness, unsightliness.

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displeasingness

Use when referring to something that causes mild discomfort or dissatisfaction. It often has a formal tone.

  • The displeasingness of the loud noise made it hard to concentrate
unattractiveness

Used to describe both physical appearance and situations where something lacks appeal or charm. It's a more neutral term compared to 'ugliness'.

  • Despite its unattractiveness, the old car still had sentimental value
ugliness

Primarily used to describe physical appearance that is considered unpleasant or unattractive. It has a strong negative connotation.

  • The ugliness of the abandoned building deterred visitors
unsightliness

Describes something visually unpleasant or something that is an eyesore. It is often used in a more formal tone.

  • The unsightliness of the graffiti-covered walls was addressed by the city council

Examples of usage

  • The room was clean but lacked decoration, adding to its displeasingness.
  • She felt self-conscious about the displeasingness of her outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "displeasingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagrado

🇮🇳 अप्रियता

🇩🇪 Unannehmlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaksenangan

🇺🇦 невдоволення

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemność

🇯🇵 不快感 (ふかいかん)

🇫🇷 désagrément

🇪🇸 desagrado

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk

🇰🇷 불쾌감 (불쾌한 느낌)

🇸🇦 استياء

🇨🇿 nepříjemnost

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 不快感 (bù kuài gǎn)

🇸🇮 neprijetnost

🇮🇸 óánægja

🇰🇿 қанағаттанбаушылық

🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნობა

🇦🇿 narazılıq

🇲🇽 desagrado

Etymology

The word 'displeasingness' is a derivative of the verb 'displease', which originated from the Old French word 'desplaisir' meaning 'to displease'. Over time, the suffix '-ness' was added to create the noun form referring to the quality of being displeasing. This term has been in use since the late 16th century to describe situations, behaviors, or appearances that are not pleasing or attractive.

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