displease
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- displeasing adjective
- displeasingly adverb
- displeasingness noun
- self-displeased adjective
Etymology
Origin of displease
1300–50; Middle English desplesen < Anglo-French, Middle French desplaisir. See dis- 1, please
Example Sentences
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But online reviews left by an overwhelming number of displeased customers say otherwise.
From Salon
It has split the community with those against the use of the hotel and others displeased with regular protests and marches and an increased police presence.
From BBC
Observers suggested the pause likely reflected Colombia's deep frustration: the country had been at the forefront of efforts to include a "roadmap," and was displeased with how the talks concluded.
From Barron's
His answer must have displeased her, for her voice cut through the barracks like a siren.
From Literature
Their warlord father is displeased with both of them.
From Los Angeles Times
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