displeasure
noun
dis·plea·sure
(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 
-ˈplā-
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
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.
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Spoelstra on Herro Spoelstra did address Herro in his Thursday comments prior to the postponement, when asked about Herro’s seeming displeasure in being utilized as a reserve in the loss to the Timberwolves.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Several El Dorado County residents expressed their displeasure with changes, which took effect Tuesday, to the public comment period of Board of Supervisors meetings.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Good Wife alum’s allegiance to the Baltimore Ravens was seemingly at the root of his displeasure with the Kansas City Chiefs star.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Then there’s the inevitable outrage from some corners over whatever the playoff format decision turns out to be, on top of the usual displeasure about officiating and the quality of racing that has happened in every NASCAR season since before social media existed.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Several El Dorado County residents expressed their displeasure with changes, which took effect Tuesday, to the public comment period of Board of Supervisors meetings.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The Good Wife alum’s allegiance to the Baltimore Ravens was seemingly at the root of his displeasure with the Kansas City Chiefs star.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Then there’s the inevitable outrage from some corners over whatever the playoff format decision turns out to be, on top of the usual displeasure about officiating and the quality of racing that has happened in every NASCAR season since before social media existed.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displeasure. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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displeasure
noun
dis·plea·sure
(ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər
-ˈplāzh-
: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction
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