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I soon discovered that my manners were displeasing to him, and that he evinced towards me a compassionate sympathy, as if he regretted the sad turn my tastes had taken.

From Major Frank by Akeroyd, James

He desired to clean it both of a physical and a moral atmosphere which were displeasing to him.

From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas

Willy Forrest, to give him his due, took an instinctive liking to the new intruder and was not to be put off, however much his attentions were displeasing to Anna.

From Aladdin of London or, Lodestar by Pemberton, Max, Sir

These bold plans of the two northern courts were displeasing to Leopold and the king of Prussia.

From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.

His blunt conscientiousness and quite pedantic frankness of speech were displeasing on first acquaintance.

From Our Own Set A Novel by Schubin, Ossip