displeasingly
1
6.8
- adverb
- /dɪsˈplizɪŋli/
- The food was served displeasingly cold.
Examples
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She spoke displeasingly to her colleague, making the atmosphere tense.
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His displeasingly loud laughter interrupted the quiet meeting.
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The decorations were displeasingly arranged, making the room look cluttered.
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He spoke displeasingly about the changes at work.
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The movie was displeasingly too long and boring for most viewers.
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She spoke displeasingly about her experience at the restaurant, highlighting the poor service.
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The report was displeasingly filled with errors that frustrated the editor.
Synonyms
6
2.7
In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable
4
3.8
In a way that is worse than people expected
3
6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
3
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
2
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
2
3.9
In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something
2
4.2
In a way that annoys or makes someone uncomfortable
2
7.4
In a way that makes someone very angry or frustrated
2
8.2
In a very annoying way that people cannot stand
1
7.5
In a way that makes people feel uneasy or confused
1
6.6
In a way that shows blame or unhappiness
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
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6.3
In a way that shows strong dislike and makes you feel upset
1
7.9
In a very bad, shameful way that deserves strong criticism
1
7.2
In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
1
7.5
In a way that makes someone feel annoyed and impatient
1
8.0
In a rough way that hurts or upsets someone
1
7.8
In a harsh, irritating way that annoys people
1
5.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or worried
1
7.5
In a way that makes people feel surprised and upset
1
5.8
In an unpleasant or rude way
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8.3
In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust
1
8.6
In a sharp, unpleasant way that makes your nose or throat sting
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8.1
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
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9.1
In a way that makes people feel very disgusted or angry
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8.2
In a way that makes other people feel annoyed or resentful
1
7.9
In an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept
Antonyms
How Unpleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
displeasingly = displeasing (transparent) = dis + please + ing + ly
The adverb is formed in the standard way from the adjective 'displeasing' and means 'in a displeasing manner.'
Etymology
The word displeasingly comes from dis- meaning 'not' and please meaning 'to give pleasure', like in pleasant. So, to do something displeasingly is to do it in a way that is not pleasing or that feels unpleasant.