verb
missfallen
displease
Definition & meaning
The verb missfallen describes the act of displeasing someone or failing to meet someone's approval. It implies that a person, object, or situation does not appeal to a person's taste or expectations.
- To displease: Used when someone or something causes a feeling of annoyance or lack of satisfaction. (e.g., "His behavior displeases his parents.")
- To be unappealing: Used when something does not look good or fit one's personal preferences. (e.g., "The new architectural style is unappealing to me.")
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- missfallen is a strong, inseparable verb.
- It takes the dative case (Jemandem [dative] missfällt etwas [nominative]).
- Conjugation: missfällt (third person singular present), missfiel (preterite), missfallen (past participle).
Word origin:
- The word is composed of the prefix miss- (indicating a negative, wrong, or faulty sense) and the verb fallen .
- Etymologically, it relates to the idea of "falling" into a state of disapproval or failing to align with one's desires.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- nicht gefallen (to not please)
- missbehagen (to cause discomfort)
- ablehnen (to reject/disapprove of)
- widerstreben (to be against/to resist)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Dieser Plan könnte ihnen missfallen.verb
This plan might displease them.
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