To displeaseto cause a person to feel unhappy or annoyed someone is to make them feel unhappy, annoyed, or dissatisfied. It is a fairly formalused in serious or official language, not casual speech word, and it often appears in written English when someone reacts negativelyin an unfriendly or unfavorable way; with disapproval to something.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /dɪsˈpliz/
Easy pronunciation: dis-PLEEZ (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
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Displease Meaning
to make someone unhappy or annoyed
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give someone displeasure; to make someone unhappy or annoyed
Example: His rude comment displeased the manager.
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Displease Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- annoy
- upset
- irritate
- bother
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use displease as if it means the same thing as please, but it is the opposite.
- Displease is usually more formal than everyday words like annoy or upset.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does displease mean?
Displease means to make someone unhappy, annoyed, or dissatisfied.
What is a simple synonym for displease?
Common close synonyms include annoy, upset, irritate, and bother, depending on the context.
Is displease formal?
Yes. It is more formal than most everyday words used for the same idea.
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