displease
/dis'pli:z/
Definition
- Verb:
- To cause someone to feel annoyed, dissatisfied, or unhappy; to give displeasure to.
- To fail to satisfy or to be contrary to someone's wishes or expectations.
Usage
The verb "displease" is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the person who is made unhappy). It is a formal word often used to describe causing mild to moderate annoyance or dissatisfaction. It is the direct opposite of "please."
Examples
- Verb:
- The manager's decision displeased the entire team.
- Her constant lateness displeases her supervisor.
- I hope my honest answer did not displease you.
Advanced Usage
- "to be displeased with/at/by something/someone": This is a common passive construction describing the state of feeling unhappy or dissatisfied.
- The client was deeply displeased with the quality of the report.
- She is displeased at the constant noise from the construction site.
Variants and Related Words
- Displeasing (adj): Causing annoyance or dissatisfaction; unpleasant.
- He found the new policy displeasing.
- Displeasure (n): A feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction.
- She expressed her displeasure with a frown.
Synonyms
- Annoy: To cause slight irritation.
- Irritate: To provoke impatience or anger.
- Upset: To disturb emotionally or mentally.
- Offend: To cause resentment or hurt feelings.
Antonyms
- Please: To make someone feel happy and satisfied.
- Delight: To please someone greatly.
- Gratify: To give pleasure or satisfaction.
Related Phrases
- To someone's displeasure: Causing someone to be unhappy.
- Much to his displeasure, the meeting was canceled.
Verb
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give displeasure to
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