displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 

-ˈplā-

1

: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor

2

: discomfort, unhappiness

3

archaic : offense, injury

Synonyms

• disapproval

Examples of displeasure in a Sentence

The meeting will give people who object to the policy a chance to voice their displeasure.

Fans showed their displeasure at the umpire's call by booing loudly.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the past six months or so have also seen complications over the renewal of his contract, with the displeasure generated by that undoubtedly a factor that has affected performances on the pitch. —Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025

Noem’s displeasure with South Park comes two weeks after the White House released a statement regarding Trump’s portrayal in the season premiere. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025

Along with her displeasure over the size of Nottingham Cottage, the book also claimed that Meghan felt Kensington Palace staff treated Harry as less important than his brother, and cited their much smaller living space as an example of that mistreatment. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025

On Monday, Trump reiterated his displeasure about India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the country of buying—and selling—the oil on the open market at a profit. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for displeasure

• countermeasure
• leisure
• measure
• pleasure
• treasure

Kids Definition

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər 

-ˈplāzh-

: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction