1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire
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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on
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Recent Examples of displeasure
An email from Bruno prompted Boghosian’s displeasure with her alma mater.
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Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.
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Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Shortly after the legal decision, Big 12 athletic directors Mark Harlan of Utah and Gene Taylor of Kansas State both voiced displeasure at the decision.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.
—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Shortly after the legal decision, Big 12 athletic directors Mark Harlan of Utah and Gene Taylor of Kansas State both voiced displeasure at the decision.
—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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Although Kel’s parents skip the opening night of his play, still in disapproval of his acting career, three of his students attend, leaving him touched.
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National polling on the administration’s immigration policies tends to follow party lines, drawing Democrats’ disapproval and Republicans’ support, but recent polling suggests some softening among the latter.
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There was a mixed reaction from the meeting as parents and community members packed the room to express their concerns and dissatisfaction with the decision.
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In Moscow, the situation is creating a public relations problem for the Kremlin, which is already facing growing internal dissatisfaction with Putin and war fatigue.
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For now, Putin’s grip on power is secure, but public discontent is growing as average citizens buckle under the pressure of high inflation and onerous interest rates.
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There has been growing discontent voiced by some Russians as the war has been slowly creeping onto their doorstep.
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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