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displease

dihs-PLEEZ

Displease (verb) means to annoy or upset someone; to fail to please. Example: “His careless attitude clearly displeased his manager.”

verb
1
To annoy or upset someone; to fail to please.
"His careless attitude clearly displeased his manager."
"She was afraid the decision would displease her parents."

How to use displease

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo make someone unhappy or annoyed rather than pleased.

Common pairings
displease someone fear of displeasing

Word forms

displeased past tense, displeases singular

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Etymology

From dis- + please, via Old French desplere.

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “displease” mean?

The word “displease” means to annoy or upset someone; to fail to please. In plain terms, to make someone unhappy or annoyed rather than pleased.

How do you pronounce “displease”?

“Displease” is pronounced dihs-PLEEZ (/dɪsˈpliːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “displease” in a sentence?

Here is “displease” used in a sentence: “His careless attitude clearly displeased his manager.”

What is another word for “displease”?

Words with a similar meaning to “displease” include misplease.

What is the opposite of “displease”?

The opposite of “displease” — its antonyms — is please.

What part of speech is “displease”?

“Displease” is a verb.

Where does the word “displease” come from?

The word “displease” comes from Old French. From dis- + please, via Old French desplere.

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