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

They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos. — Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

Koné was carted off the field after a brutal tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the second half, which led to immediate displeasure from the Canadian players and coaches on the sideline. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Trump repeatedly expressed displeasure with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while studiously failing to mention that Hezbollah has continued to attack Israeli troops and remains a heavily armed militia outside the control of the Lebanese government. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Later, a gray squirrel expressed its displeasure at an interloper disrupting its peace. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 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