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

Wilson’s time in Cincinnati is all but certainly coming to a close, and his clear displeasure could lessen the price tag to acquire his services. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025

At least five Wall Street analysts have cut their price targets for the stock after the report, anticipating investors' displeasure with the burrito chain's shrinking traffic and gloomy outlook. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025

Naturally, fans were up in arms on the internet with their displeasure at the news. —James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

Kerr doesn’t have social media, but losing gamblers have managed to voice their displeasure in his email inbox. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 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