Displeasingness: meaning, definitions and examples
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displeasingness
[ dɪsˈpliːzɪŋnəs ]
feeling
The quality of being unpleasant, unattractive, or disagreeable.
Synonyms
disagreeableness, discomfort, unpleasantness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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displeasingness |
Used to describe something that causes mild irritation or unhappiness.
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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.
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discomfort |
Refers to a slight physical or mental irritation or pain.
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disagreeableness |
Often used to describe a person's unfriendly or unpleasant personality traits. This word has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- It was hard to ignore the displeasingness of the situation.
- She couldn't help but notice the displeasingness of his behavior.
appearance
The state of being unattractive or not aesthetically pleasing.
Synonyms
ugliness, unattractiveness, unsightliness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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displeasingness |
Use when referring to something that causes mild discomfort or dissatisfaction. It often has a formal tone.
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unattractiveness |
Used to describe both physical appearance and situations where something lacks appeal or charm. It's a more neutral term compared to 'ugliness'.
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ugliness |
Primarily used to describe physical appearance that is considered unpleasant or unattractive. It has a strong negative connotation.
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unsightliness |
Describes something visually unpleasant or something that is an eyesore. It is often used in a more formal tone.
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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.