Displeasing

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ/

Definitions of displeasing

verb present participle of the verb displease

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music was displeasing to my ears.

A2 Her constant complaining about the weather was displeasing to everyone.

B1 The rude customer's behavior was displeasing to the restaurant staff.

B2 The lack of organization in the office was displeasing to the new manager.

C1 The company's unethical practices were displeasing to the public.

C2 The politician's controversial statements were displeasing to many voters.

adjective causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music was displeasing to my ears.

A2 The food at the restaurant was displeasing and cold.

B1 The customer found the service to be displeasing and unprofessional.

B2 The movie received mixed reviews, with many finding the ending displeasing.

C1 The artist's latest work was met with displeasing critiques from art critics.

C2 The novel's controversial themes were displeasing to some readers, sparking debates among literary scholars.

Examples of displeasing in a Sentence

formal The artwork received mixed reviews, with some finding it displeasing.

informal I find the new dress style displeasing, it just doesn't suit me.

slang The movie was so displeasing, I wanted to walk out of the theater.

figurative Her constant negativity is displeasing to those around her.

Grammatical Forms of displeasing

past tense

displeased

plural

displeasings

comparative

more displeasing

superlative

most displeasing

present tense

displeases

future tense

will displease

perfect tense

has displeased

continuous tense

is displeasing

singular

displeasing

positive degree

displeasing

infinitive

to displease

gerund

displeasing

participle

displeased

Origin and Evolution of displeasing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'displeasing' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pleasing' meaning 'agreeable or enjoyable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'displeasing' has retained its original meaning of 'not pleasing' but has evolved in usage to convey a stronger sense of dissatisfaction or annoyance.