displeasures

noun

plural of displeasure
as in disapprovals
refusal to accept as right or desirable fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire

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  1. disapprovals
  2. dislikes
  3. criticisms
Noun
  • Its backers and architects say Proposition 45 will streamline CEQA review for certain building projects by imposing deadlines on agencies and courts to issue approvals or disapprovals.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Majority disapprovals were recorded among the remaining topics − all of which have dominated headlines in the last several months.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of disapprovals
Noun
  • The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislikes
Noun
  • It’s expected to be the most politically delicate stop, given the Catholic Church’s sharp criticisms of the austerity program of libertarian President Javier Milei.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Commissioners declined to comment for this article, and Tony has not posted any new criticisms on his agency’s social media pages.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of criticisms
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“Displeasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasures. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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