displeasing

/dis'pli:ziɳ/

Thân thiện

The child made a displeasing face after tasting the bitter medicine.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities: Describes something that evokes a feeling of annoyance, dissatisfaction, or mild anger; something that is not agreeable or attractive.

Usage

• The adjective "displeasing" is used to describe a person, thing, or situation that causes a negative emotional reaction. It is a formal synonym for "unpleasant" or "annoying."
• It is often used in the construction "displeasing to [someone]."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The loud construction noise was displeasing to the residents.
  • She found his arrogant attitude deeply displeasing.
  • The artist considered the bright color scheme displeasing and opted for more muted tones.

Advanced Usage

• "To find something displeasing": To consider or judge something as unpleasant or unsatisfactory.
  • The committee found the proposal displeasing and requested a revision.
• "Aesthetically displeasing": Unattractive or offensive to one's sense of beauty.
  • Many critics found the building's design to be aesthetically displeasing.

Variants and Related Words

• Displease (verb): To cause annoyance or dissatisfaction to someone.
  • His rude comments displeased his colleagues.
• Displeasure (noun): A feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
  • She expressed her displeasure with the service.

Synonyms

• Unpleasant: Not pleasant or agreeable.
• Annoying: Causing irritation or bother.
• Distasteful: Unpleasant or offensive.
• Offensive: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Antonyms

• Pleasing: Giving pleasure; agreeable.
• Pleasant: Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
• Agreeable: Enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities