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
While exiting to the locker room at halftime, Curry appeared to be voicing his displeasure to officials about the way he was being defended.
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Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
For weeks, people have gathered on small town street corners, in major cities, state capitols and the nation's capital to express displeasure and disbelief at the way President Donald Trump is running the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
One group reportedly included about 30 anti-Tesla protesters, voicing their displeasure with Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his role with DOGE.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
For weeks, people have gathered on small town street corners, in major cities, state capitols and the nation's capital to express displeasure and disbelief at the way President Donald Trump is running the country.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
One group reportedly included about 30 anti-Tesla protesters, voicing their displeasure with Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his role with DOGE.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Starkey’s departure from the group comes after lead singer Roger Daltrey publicly expressed his displeasure with the drummer’s performance at their Royal Albert Hall gig on March 31.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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That is down from a 48 approval percent in February, and up from a 49 percent disapproval.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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His immigration policies, which also have a 45% approval rating and a 44% disapproval rating, received the most support as the White House carries out an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the moon and sun harmonize, pinpoint the source of your dissatisfaction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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While the decision is ultimately yours, trusted observers might notice patterns of dissatisfaction, your talents being underutilized, or personality mismatches with bosses or colleagues that no longer register for you.—
Cynthia Pong,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Increasing living costs, which have been worsened by the weak yen, a sluggish economy and high inflation have contributed to public discontent, experts say.—
Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Trump supporters rally to court discontent Democrats After Donald Trump’s reelection last year, the Democratic Party has been criticized as out of touch, fragmented and rudderless.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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