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

• deprecation
• disapprobation
• disapproval
• discountenance
• disesteem
• disfavor
• dislike

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

People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025

In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025

That didn't stop him from voicing his displeasure afterward. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025

Anger Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or even hostility—and contrary to what many are taught to believe—anger does not have to be a negative emotion. —Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 11 Apr. 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