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displeasing Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of displeasing?

The comparative form is more displeasing and the superlative form is most displeasing.

/dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ/

What Does Displeasing Mean?

Displeasing is used as an adjective meaning Unattractive, dislikable, objectionable. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of displease. As a verb, it means To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.

Word Facts for Displeasing

Part of speech	adjective, verb
Pronunciation	//dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	vexing, disconcerting and exasperating
Antonyms	pleasing and please
Comparative / superlative	more displeasing, most displeasing

Displeasing Definition (Adjective)

Unattractive, dislikable, objectionable.
After the hurricane, the building was structurally sound but aesthetically displeasing.

Displeasing as a Verb

present participle and gerund of displease

Verb

To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.
I felt displeased with the boy.
To give displeasure or offense.
To fail to satisfy; to miss of.

Synonyms of Displeasing

vexing disconcerting exasperating upsetting infuriating maddening off-putting misplease

Displeasing synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Displeasing

pleasing please

Displeasing in a Sentence

After the hurricane, the building was structurally sound but aesthetically displeasing.

I felt displeased with the boy.

Word Forms & Grammar

displeasing (comparative more displeasing, superlative most displeasing)

displeasing

Origin of Displeasing

Perhaps a calque of Old French desplaisant, from the verb desplere (“to displease”). By surface analysis, dis- +‎ pleasing.

How Do You Say Displeasing?

Displeasing is pronounced //dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Displeasing

Is displeasing an adjective or a verb?

Displeasing is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for displeasing?

You can replace displeasing with words such as vexing, disconcerting and exasperating. See the full list of displeasing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of displeasing?

The opposite of displeasing can be expressed with words like pleasing and please.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of displeasing?

The comparative form is more displeasing and the superlative form is most displeasing.