displease

[dɪsˈpliːz]

displease Definition

to make someone feel unhappy or annoyed.

Using displease: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "displease" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The decision to cancel the concert will displease many fans.

• Example

  I hope my actions don't displease you.

• Example

  His behavior at the party displease his parents.

displease Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for displease

• annoy
• irritate
• offend
• upset
• disturb

Antonyms for displease

• please
• delight
• satisfy

Phrases with displease

• not to displease someone

  to act in a way that avoids making someone unhappy or annoyed

  Example

  I'll try not to displease my boss by finishing the project on time.

• displease oneself

  to do something that makes oneself unhappy or dissatisfied

  Example

  She displeased herself by not studying for the exam and failing it.

• displease everyone

  to do something that makes everyone unhappy or dissatisfied

  Example

  It's impossible to please everyone, so sometimes you have to make decisions that displease some people.

Origins of displease

from Old French 'desplaisir', meaning 'to displease'

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Summary: displease in Brief

'Displease' [dɪsˈpliːz] is a verb that means to make someone feel unhappy or annoyed. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The decision to cancel the concert will displease many fans,' but can also be used informally, as in 'His behavior at the party displease his parents.' Phrases like 'not to displease someone' and 'displease oneself' provide additional context.