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

Several prominent figures in photography responded in the comments of the Trust’s post to voice their displeasure with the situation. —Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 May 2026

Maybe the shrubs' lack of cooperation is either a sign of displeasure from above or because the neighbors have an incredibly green thumb. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026

Still, lawmakers have made no secret of their displeasure with Polis, with many signing on to the complaint or releasing statements criticizing the governor last week. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

Elsewhere in his new interview with Hannity, the college coach expressed his displeasure with missing out on a first-ballot Hall of Fame nod. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 19 May 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