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Definition of displeasing

displeasing

/dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ/
dis · pleas · ing
Adverb:displeasingly
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displeasing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Causing annoyance, dissatisfaction, or a lack of pleasure; disagreeable or unpleasant to the senses or mind.

Example

"The harsh fluorescent lighting created a cold and displeasing atmosphere in the waiting room."

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• Rhymes for displeasing

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disposability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the present participle of 'displease', borrowed from Old French 'desplaisir' (to be disagreeable), from Latin 'displicere' (to displease).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Displeasing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/displeasing
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