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

Much to Annie’s displeasure, Aniston rules that Warren can go on tour after all. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

Photos of her exit documented the actress's visible displeasure after hearing the comment. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

This loss of credibility empowers bond markets, and their displeasure can lead to sudden, painful economic consequences for everyday Americans through surging interest rates on mortgages and loans. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025

It will be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has become a de facto federal sports betting regulator to the displeasure of individual states such as Nevada, New Jersey and Maryland. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 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