What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
displeasing
Example
The food was displeasing and left a bad taste in my mouth. [displeasing: adjective]
Example
Her rude behavior was displeasing to everyone at the party. [displeasing: gerund or present participle]
disagreeable
Example
The weather was disagreeable and made it hard to enjoy the outdoor activities. [disagreeable: adjective]
Example
He was a disagreeable person to work with, always complaining and causing problems. [disagreeable: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disagreeable is more commonly used than displeasing in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between displeasing and disagreeable?
Both words are relatively formal and may not be used as frequently in casual conversation.
