Displeasing and Mortifying

Displeasing

Displeasing adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.

Mortifying and displeasing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mortifying" instead an adjective "Displeasing".

Nearby Words: displease, displeasure, displeased

Mortifying

Mortifying adjective - Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation.

Displeasing and mortifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Displeasing" instead an adjective "Mortifying".

Nearby Words: mortification, mortify, mortified
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