SuaviloquyToday’s word

displeasing

Displeasing, a.

Causing displeasure or dissatisfaction; offensive; disagreeable. -- Dis*pleas"ing*ly, adv. -- Dis*pleas"ing*ness, n. Locke.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists displeasing only as an antonym, under pleasant, tasteful.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms

pleasanttasteful

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