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

• deprecation
• disapprobation
• disapproval
• discountenance
• disesteem
• disfavor
• dislike

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 that didn’t stop Jets owner Woody Johnson from voicing his displeasure after finishing 7-10 for the second consecutive year. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024

Melvin repeatedly expressed his displeasure in the umpiring over the first two games of the series, both from the dugout steps and in postgame interviews. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024

Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama showed an interest in art from a young age—much to her parents’ displeasure. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 July 2024

About 100 Miami residents gathered Tuesday at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex to express their displeasure over the institution’s direction. —C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər 

-ˈplāzh-

: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction