— displeasingly , adv. — displeasingness , n.
/dis pleez"/ , v. , displeased, displeasing .
v.t.
1. to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
v.i.
2. to be unpleasant; cause displeasure: Bad weather displeases.
[ 1300-50; ME desplesen desplaisir. See DIS- 1 , PLEASE ]