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

General Hospital viewers took to social media on Tuesday to express their displeasure that a White House press conference pre-empted what was to be a climactic new episode of the long-running daily drama. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026

Powell, known for a cool head and a quiet demeanor, has consistently avoided direct confrontations with Trump, even as the president's personal displeasure with the Fed chair escalated from behind the scenes pressure to public bashing. —Nina Totenberg, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026

At halftime, Hampshire coach Eric Samuelson expressed his displeasure with the first half to his players and the Whip-Purs responded. —Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

Several Bills players also showed their displeasure on social media about McDermott’s firing. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 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