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 of displeasure

• 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

No matter how well-intentioned, when parents come in full force to express their displeasure, teens are bound to ignore them. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026

For example, if a cat wants a sunny spot that’s already been taken by another, videos revealed that allogrooming—frequently occurring on the neck—usually caused the receiving cat to flatten its ears in a signal of displeasure. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

Many fans pushed back on the concept of microtransactions and voiced their displeasure on social media, and none were more vocal than YouTuber Bordeaux. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Yet the scale and intensity of the displeasure and conspiracy theories has escalated during the knockout stages of the competition. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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