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DISPLEASING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
Example:
displeasing news
Classified under:
Similar:
disconcerting; upsetting (causing an emotional disturbance)
exasperating; infuriating; maddening; vexing (extremely annoying or displeasing)
off-putting (causing annoyance or repugnance)
Also:
ugly (displeasing to the senses)
unpleasant (offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness)
Antonym:
pleasing (giving pleasure and satisfaction)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb displease
