displeasures
|dis-pleas-ures|
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/dɪsˈplɛʒərz/
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/dɪsˈplɛʒəz/
(displeasure)
annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'displeasure' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'displesure,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'plesure' meant 'pleasure.'
Historical Evolution
'displesure' transformed into the modern English word 'displeasure' through the influence of Old French 'desplaisir.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of pleasure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dissatisfaction or annoyance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of dissatisfaction or annoyance.
The decision caused a lot of displeasures among the employees.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 04:50