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

Remember the stick slams, all his facial gestures being dissected on the bench, the frustration expressed in his interviews and just his overall displeasure of failing to meet individual expectations coupled with all the losing? —Scott Powers, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025

Despite the criticism leveled against him, Braun expressed his displeasure with the Indiana Senate’s inaction on the issue. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025

Trump last month threatened to pull World Cup games from Boston after mentioning his displeasure with that city’s Democratic mayor, Michelle Wu. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025

This situation can last for a while, particularly if there is no way for the workers to exhibit their displeasure. —David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 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