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adjective

Definition of displeasingnext
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses the new hotel is a displeasing mix of architectural styles

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displeasing

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verb

present participle of displease
as in dissatisfying
to make discontented her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasing
  1. unpleasant
  2. unpleasing
  3. harsh
  4. irritating
  5. bad
Adjective
  • Her pregnancies are painful and unpleasant, especially compared to Lenù’s.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • One way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to keep your restaurant order simple.
    Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of unpleasant
Adjective
  • Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.
    Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
  • His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.
    SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Definition of unpleasing
Adjective
  • Trump has promised to enact a new fiscal and economic regime, including harsh tariffs that some economists fear could have inflationary effects.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For centuries, herders looking for summer pastures were the main presence in this harsh and inhospitable region some 14,000 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level in the eastern Himalayas.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of harsh
Verb
  • The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Zach Wilson’s younger brother settled in as the game progressed, but then threw a bad INT in the fourth to end Utah’s comeback attempt.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Dilettante listing brokers can also cost sellers with bad marketing, weird staging, and a lack of responsiveness.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bad
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