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

Many fans pushed back on the concept of microtransactions and voiced their displeasure on social media, and none were more vocal than YouTuber Bordeaux. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Businesses have already voiced their displeasure with their sales during the World Cup. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The Iranian government, meanwhile, is signaling its own displeasure with the talks. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Michele Ragusa oozes entitlement and displeasure as Bobby’s mom, known only as Mother. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 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