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

Soto quickly expressed his displeasure after the home plate umpire called a third strike in the fifth inning. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025

His father also expressed his displeasure with him. —Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 21 June 2025

Inevitably, Democratic colleagues in the Senate showed their displeasure. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 June 2025

President Donald Trump is expressing his displeasure with the suggestion Elon Musk would bring drugs into the White House while leading the administration's initiative to slash government spending. —Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 June 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