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

Crime has been down across the District, though many residents have expressed their displeasure and raised concerns that immigration arrests have been a central part of the crackdown. —Brett Samuels, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025

Kuminga has reportedly expressed displeasure in being a sort of pawn for the Warriors, which is why the forward has not made an effort to quickly wrap things up. —Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

In the long term, Doha may signal its displeasure with the United States and its Western allies over this attack by turning again to China for certain weapons. —Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Gutierrez-Morales later allegedly shared his displeasure about the situation with Vera-Aguilar. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 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