different between displeasing vs reproachful

displeasing

English

Etymology

Perhaps a calque of Old French desplaisant, from the verb desplere (to displease).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d?s?pli?z??/

Adjective

displeasing (comparative more displeasing, superlative most displeasing)

  1. Unattractive, dislikable, objectionable.

Translations

Verb

displeasing

  1. present participle of displease

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reproachful

English

Etymology

From reproach +? -ful.

Adjective

reproachful (comparative more reproachful, superlative most reproachful)

  1. Expressing or containing reproach
    Synonyms: upbraiding, opprobrious, abusive
  2. Occasioning or deserving reproach; shameful; base

Derived terms

  • adverb: reproachfully
  • unreproachful

Translations

References

  • reproachful in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
  • reproachful in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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