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

But consumers have been increasingly voicing their displeasure at the fact that retailers and brands—the importers of record—are receiving refunds for duties that were passed along, in the form of price increases, to them. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

Cleveland fans expressed their displeasure, but Yan wasn’t bothered. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Two weeks later — after Moderna disclosed the FDA’s decision as well as its own displeasure over the agency’s position — Prasad’s decision was reversed. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

McDuffie expressed some displeasure with his agent, Pat Collins of Creative Artists Agency. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 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