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

If crop yields fall, consumers will be voicing a lot of displeasure over food prices. —Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026

The Harry Styles fan community was very vocal about their displeasure with the price points for his Madison Square Garden residency. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026

Despite his displeasure, Drasner did not discourage Browne from pursuing the story, the editor said, although Drasner did summon Browne to his office the next day. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

Gritting his teeth after the New York Rangers scored their third goal, the Washington Capitals netminder couldn’t hide his displeasure. —Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 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