World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesDispleased
/dɪsˈpliːzd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Feeling or showing annoyance, discontent, or dissatisfaction.
"The manager was visibly displeased with the quarterly financial results." - 2
Not pleased or satisfied with a particular situation, outcome, or behavior.
"She was displeased by the constant delays in public transportation."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'desplaisir' (to displease), combining the prefix 'dis-' (expressing negation or reversal) and 'plaisir' (to please, from Latin 'placere'). It entered Middle English in the 14th century, evolving from a verb participle into a standard adjectival descriptor for dissatisfaction.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Displeased"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Displeased" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
mécontent
Transliteration: meh-kohn-tahn
"Le client était mécontent du service reçu."
unzufrieden
Transliteration: ʊntsuːfriːdn̩
"Der Chef war mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden."
scontento
Transliteration: skon-tento
"Era scontento del trattamento ricevuto."
disgustado
Transliteration: dis-ɡus-ˈta-ðo
"El profesor estaba disgustado con el comportamiento de la clase."
descontente
Transliteration: des-kõ-ˈtẽ-tʃi
"Ele estava descontente com a nova política da empresa."
असंतुष्ट
Transliteration: asantusht
"ग्राहकों की सेवा से वह असंतुष्ट था।"
不悦的
Transliteration: bùyuè de
"经理对这个错误感到很不悦。"
불만족스러운
Transliteration: bulmanjokseureoun
"그 고객은 서비스에 대해 불만족스러워했다."
不満な
Transliteration: fuman na
"彼はその結果に不満な様子だった。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Displeased"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.