1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire
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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on
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Recent Examples of displeasure
Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with the July jobs report by firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner.
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Powell demurred when asked if Trump’s interest in the renovations was driven by the president’s displeasure with Fed interest rate policy.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Those attending the community meeting voiced displeasure at the Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to rezone the property for residential use after years of it being left untouched to serve as a buffer between the creek and adjacent homes.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Lombardi's messages appeared to show her displeasure and frustration with the noise levels from the performances.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Powell demurred when asked if Trump’s interest in the renovations was driven by the president’s displeasure with Fed interest rate policy.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 30 July 2025
Those attending the community meeting voiced displeasure at the Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to rezone the property for residential use after years of it being left untouched to serve as a buffer between the creek and adjacent homes.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Lombardi's messages appeared to show her displeasure and frustration with the noise levels from the performances.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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Tuesday's poll also shows President Donald Trump's overall approval rating at 45 percent versus a disapproval rating of 48 percent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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June 16-12: Trump’s approval rating remained stagnant at 42% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken June 11-16, compared to the groups’ May poll, but his disapproval rating increased two points, to 54%, in the latest survey of 4,258 U.S. adults (margin of error 2).—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rogers’ dissatisfaction matches complaints tenants in single family homes have made against corporate landlords in North Carolina and Charlotte.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Another major factor was dissatisfaction with the quality of academic instruction at other schools, mentioned by 72 percent of parents.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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In Laguna Niguel, many voters directed their discontent and worry more at the Trump administration than at Democrats.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Democrats Sense Opening, but Struggle to Act Still, Democrats have failed to turn this discontent into momentum.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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