displease

[ dis-pleez ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·pleased, dis·pleas·ing.

1. to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy:

   His reply displeased the judge.

verb (used without object)

, dis·pleased, dis·pleas·ing.

1. to be unpleasant; cause displeasure:

   Bad weather displeases.

displease

/ dɪsˈpliːz /

verb

1. to annoy, offend, or cause displeasure to (someone)

Derived Forms

• disˈpleasing, adjective
• disˈpleasingly, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·pleasing·ly adverb
• dis·pleasing·ness noun
• self-dis·pleased adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of displease¹

1300–50; Middle English desplesen < Anglo-French, Middle French desplaisir. See dis- ¹, please

Example Sentences

And they said Harris was not terribly displeased to see Newsom forced to fight an attempted recall, though she did come to California for a homestretch rally on his behalf.

From Los Angeles Times

The speeches displeased Trump, who was in form at a rally where he complained that "Barack Hussein Obama" and Michelle were taking "little shots" at him.

From Salon

Plenty of people are displeased by that development.

From BBC

But Laporta had reportedly been displeased by Xavi’s recent comments in a news conference that Barcelona’s poor financial situation would make it nearly impossible to compete against Real Madrid and Europe’s other top clubs.

From Seattle Times

“These statements are nothing more than Trump’s fabricated rantings about any judge who makes any ruling that displeases him,” Wheeler said.

From Salon

Related Words

• annoy
• antagonize
• bother
• chagrin
• disappoint
• disgust
• dissatisfy
• enrage
• exasperate
• frustrate
• gall
• incense
• irk
• irritate
• offend
• perplex
• rile
• upset
• vex