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
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was one of many fans who took to social media to voice his displeasure with the service cutting out.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Driver had expressed displeasure about listening to the clip.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
The nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Japan, will soon state their displeasure at having to suffer while their old Yankee friends are swimming in barrels of black gold.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Multiple council members voiced displeasure over that disparity, including Malcolm Graham of District 2.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Driver had expressed displeasure about listening to the clip.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
The nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Japan, will soon state their displeasure at having to suffer while their old Yankee friends are swimming in barrels of black gold.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Multiple council members voiced displeasure over that disparity, including Malcolm Graham of District 2.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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In addition to opposition regarding the ongoing war with Iran, many Americans continue to also cite rising food and gas prices among reasons for their disapproval.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Strong disapproval of the tactics crossed demographic lines.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Democrat has been an enthusiastic supporter of Operation Epic Fury, even as his party pins much of its hopes on a November blowout in the Midterms on harnessing popular discontent against the war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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