DISPLEASE


Meaning of DISPLEASE in English

/ dɪsˈpliːz; NAmE / verb

[ vn ] ( formal ) to make sb feel upset, annoyed or not satisfied

OPP please

►  dis·pleased adjective ~ (with sb/sth) :

Are you displeased with my work?

She was not displeased at the effect she was having on the young man.

►  dis·pleas·ing adjective ~ (to sb/sth) :

His remarks were clearly not displeasing to her.

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French desplaisir , from des- (expressing reversal) + plaisir to please, from Latin placere .

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