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dispiacere — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chagrin noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
  • disappoint verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
  • displeasure noun A feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disapproval.
  • mourning noun The act or state of grieving, especially after a death.

Senses

dispiacere is used for these senses in English:

  • chagrin Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
  • disappoint (transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
  • displeasure A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
  • mourning The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.

chagrin — full definition

  1. noun A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
  2. noun A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.

disappoint — full definition

  1. verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
  2. verb To fail to fulfil a plan, hope, or expectation.

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