displeasing
Causing mild annoyance
Displeasing describes something that causes dissatisfaction or mild offense.
A displeasing smell puts you off; a displeasing result disappoints.
The word is relatively formal—in casual speech, people more often say annoying or unpleasant.
The news was displeasing to the board.
Unpleasant to look at
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
- plainBasic and unremarkable
- uglyDispleasing to look at
unlovely · uncomely · unprepossessing · ill-favored · unbecoming · unflattering · drab · dowdy
Deserving disapproval or protest
- insultingShowing contempt through words
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
distasteful · improper · indecent · tasteless · crude · vulgar · crass · unseemly
Causing mild irritation
- vexingCausing mild torment
- gallingIntensely annoying or humiliating
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
exasperating · aggravating · nettlesome · troublesome · provoking · nagging · infuriating · maddening
Causing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
foul · repugnant · abhorrent · sickening · odious · repellent · gross · stomach-turning
Causing mental unease
- disconcertingCausing unease or confusion
- disquietingCausing unease or worry
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- unnervingCausing loss of composure
troubling · upsetting · distressing · alarming · worrying · disagreeable · unwelcome · undesirable
Lacking musical agreement
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
- stridentHarsh and piercing
shrill · piercing · earsplitting · screeching · dissonant · unmelodious · raucous · clashing
unsightly
Unpleasant to look at
- unappealingNot pleasing or desirable
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
- plainBasic and unremarkable
ugly · unlovely · uncomely · unprepossessing · ill-favored · unbecoming · unflattering · drab · dowdy · inelegant
objectionable
Deserving disapproval or protest
- insultingShowing contempt through words
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
disrespectful · distasteful · improper · indecent · tasteless · crude · vulgar · crass · unseemly · unbecoming
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- vexingCausing mild torment
- gallingIntensely annoying or humiliating
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
irksome · exasperating · aggravating · nettlesome · troublesome · provoking · nagging · infuriating · maddening · frustrating
revolting
Causing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
vile · foul · repugnant · abhorrent · sickening · odious · repellent · gross · stomach-turning · off-putting
disturbing
Causing mental unease
- disconcertingCausing unease or confusion
- disquietingCausing unease or worry
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
unnerving · troubling · upsetting · distressing · alarming · worrying · disagreeable · unwelcome · undesirable · off-putting
discordant
Lacking musical agreement
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
strident · shrill · piercing · earsplitting · screeching · dissonant · unmelodious · raucous · clashing · abrasive
displeasingpleasing
Causing enjoyment or satisfaction
pleasant · gratifying · delightful · satisfying · agreeable