Desagrado (en. Displeasure)

/dez.aˈɾa.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of discontent or aversion towards something or someone.
His attitude caused great displeasure in the meeting.
Su actitud causó un gran desagrado en la reunión.
Negative affection or lack of pleasure towards situations.
The displeasure I felt for that movie was immediate.
El desagrado que sentí por esa película fue inmediato.

Etymology

From Latin 'disgratia', which means lack of grace or pleasure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cause displeasure
To provoke discontent or discomfort.
causar desagrado
to feel displeasure
To experience aversion or discontent.
sentir desagrado
to show displeasure
To express discontent visibly.
mostrar desagrado

Related Words

unpleasant
That causes displeasure, that is bothersome or uncomfortable.
desagradable
grievance
Offense or insult that causes displeasure.
agravio

Slang Meanings

Things that are not pleasing
That food was a total displeasure.
Esa comida fue un desagrado total.
Discontent in social situations
The displeasure at the party was evident when he arrived.
El desagrado en la fiesta fue evidente cuando llegó él.