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desagrado

displeasure, dissatisfaction

noun dehs-ah-GRAH-doh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Desagrado expresses a negative reaction falling short of anger — closer to discomfort or distaste. It is formed by the prefix des- (expressing negation) + agrado (pleasure). The typical construction is con desagrado (with displeasure) or mostrar desagrado (to show displeasure). The adjective is desagradable (unpleasant), which is more frequently used in everyday speech than the noun.

Examples

"Expresó su desagrado ante la propuesta del comité."

Natural Translation

He expressed his displeasure at the committee's proposal.

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