displease (Meaning)
displease (v)
give displeasure to
displease (v. t.)
To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke.
To fail to satisfy; to miss of.
displease (v. i.)
To give displeasure or offense.
Synonyms & Antonyms of displease
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displease Sentence Examples
- The dictator's tyrannical rule greatly displeased his subjects.
- Her rude behavior displeased her boss, resulting in a warning.
- The poor service at the restaurant displeased the customers, leading to negative reviews.
- The candidate's controversial remarks displeased many voters, costing him the election.
- The loud noise from the construction site displeased the nearby residents, leading to complaints.
- The child's disobedience displeased his parents, resulting in punishment.
- The unexpected turn of events displeased the organizers, causing them to cancel the event.
- The news of the company's financial losses displeased the shareholders, leading to a drop in stock prices.
- The lack of diversity in the workplace displeased the employees, prompting them to demand change.
- The government's handling of the pandemic displeased the public, resulting in widespread protests.
FAQs About the word displease
give displeasure toTo make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with
annoy, dissatisfy, irritate, disturb, irk, disgruntle, perturb, depress, agitate, discontent
gratify, gratify, please,please, satisfy, satisfy, tickle, gladden, tickle, gladden
The dictator's tyrannical rule greatly displeased his subjects.
Her rude behavior displeased her boss, resulting in a warning.
The poor service at the restaurant displeased the customers, leading to negative reviews.
The candidate's controversial remarks displeased many voters, costing him the election.
