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

Fans agreed and shared their displeasure at the lack of a quarterback sneak. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Steven Poole of the United Educators Association said teachers see the election as a chance to express displeasure with the intervention. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Image 1 of 4 The coalition’s suit got tossed, but the data center’s opponents found other ways to voice their displeasure. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

The Nuggets rallied from down 23 to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 141-135, but fans had made their displeasure known. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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