displeasev. t.[OF. desplaisir, whence F. dplaisir displeasure; pref. des- (L. dis-) + plaisir to please. See Please, and cf. Displeasure.]1. To make not pleased; to excite a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to offend; to vex; -- often followed by with or at. It usually expresses less than to anger, vex, irritate, or provoke.()God was displeased with this thing. (1 Chron. xxi. 7.)Wilt thou be displeased at us forever? (Psalms lxxxv. 5 (Bk. of Com. Prayer).)This virtuous plaster will displease
Your tender sides. (J. Fletcher.)Adversity is so wholesome . . . why should we be displeased therewith? (Barrow.)2. To fail to satisfy; to miss of.()I shall displease my ends else. (Beau. & Fl.)()v. i. To give displeasure or offense.()