displeased
|dis/pleased|
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/dɪsˈplizd/
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/dɪsˈpliːzd/
(displease)
not pleased
Etymology
Etymology Information
'displeased' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'displesen,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'plesen' meant 'to please.'
Historical Evolution
'displesen' transformed into the modern English word 'displease,' and 'displeased' is its past form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not please,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'displease'.
His actions displeased the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35