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displeasure — n. & v. n. disapproval; anger; dissatisfaction. v.tr. archaic cause displeasure to; annoy. Etymology: ME f. OF (as DISPLEASE): assim. to PLEASURE … Useful english dictionary
Displeasure — Dis*pleas ure (?; 135), n. [Pref. dis + pleasure: cf. OF. desplaisir, F. d[ e]plaisir. Cf. {Displease}.] 1. The feeling of one who is displeased; irritation or uneasiness of the mind, occasioned by anything that counteracts desire or command, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
displeasure — displeasureable, adj. displeasureably, adv. /dis plezh euhr/, n., v., displeasured, displeasuring. n. 1. dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance. 2. discomfort, uneasiness, or pain. 3. Archaic. a cause of offense, annoyance, or injury. v.t. 4 … Universalium
displeasure — dis•pleas•ure [[t]dɪsˈplɛʒ ər[/t]] n. 1) dissatisfaction; disapproval 2) discomfort; uneasiness 3) archaic a cause of injury • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < MF dis•pleas′ure•a•ble, adj. dis•pleas′ure•a•bly, adv … From formal English to slang
offend — /əˈfɛnd / (say uh fend) verb (t) 1. to irritate in mind or feelings; cause resentful displeasure in. 2. to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably. 3. Obsolete to violate or transgress. 4. Obsolete (in biblical use) to cause to sin. –verb… …
chagrin — [n] displeasure annoyance, balk, blow, crushing, discomfiture, discomposure, disgruntlement, dismay, disquiet, dissatisfaction, embarrassment, fretfulness, frustration, humiliation, ill humor, irritation, letdown, mortification, peevishness,… … New thesaurus
displease — [c]/dɪsˈpliz / (say dis pleez) verb (displeased, displeasing) –verb (t) 1. to cause dissatisfaction to; offend; annoy. –verb (i) 2. to be unpleasant; cause displeasure. –displeasing, adjective –displeasingly, adverb …
of|fend — «uh FEHND», transitive verb. 1. to hurt the feelings o make angry, displease, or pain: »My friend was offended by my laughter. He offends first one side and then the other (Manchester Guardian). He often offended men who might have been useful… … Useful english dictionary
Procrastination — is a type of behavior which is characterized by deferment of actions or tasks to a later time. Psychologists often cite procrastination as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision. [ Cite … Wikipedia
Peter von Scholten — Peter Carl Frederik von Scholten (May 17 1784 – January 26 1854) was Governor General of the Danish West Indies from 1827 to 1848. He was born in Viborg as the son of captain Casimir von Scholten and Catharina Elisabeth de Moldrup.Bricka,… … Wikipedia
