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(-plez̸h′ər)

noun

the fact or feeling of being displeased; dissatisfaction, disapproval, annoyance, etc.
Archaic discomfort, sorrow, trouble, etc.

Origin: ME displesir < OFr desplaisir, inf. used as n.: see displease

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noun

The condition or fact of being displeased; dissatisfaction.
Discomfort, uneasiness, or pain.
Archaic An injurious offense.

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Origin: Middle English displesure

Origin: , from Old French desplaisir

Origin: : des-, dis-

Origin: + plaisir, pleasure; see pleasure

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