Synonyms of displeasure

displeasure

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 

1

as in disapproval

refusal to accept as right or desirable

fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disapproval
• dislike
• criticism
• disapprobation
• condemnation
• hostility
• distaste
• objection
• rejection
• deprecation
• disfavor
• disesteem
• discountenance
• censure
• opposition
• antagonism
• denunciation
• reprobation
• blame
• disrelish
• antipathy
• disparagement
• opprobrium
• reprehension
• dispraise
• thumbs-down
• reproach
• belittlement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• favor
• approbation
• praise
• acclaim
• sanction
• commendation
• sympathy
• endorsement
• empathy
• thumbs-up

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfaction
• discontent
• resentment
• discontentment
• disgruntlement
• discontentedness
• sadness
• uneasiness
• bitterness
• dejection
• unhappiness
• perturbation
• sorrow
• disquiet
• misery
• dreariness
• aggrievement
• blues
• wretchedness
• dumps
• depression
• despondency
• downheartedness
• desolateness
• disconsolateness
• desolation
• dolor
• doldrums
• dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasure
• satisfaction
• contentment
• joy
• happiness
• bliss
• gladness
• contentedness
• felicity
• exultation
• triumph
• jubilation
• lightheartedness
• elatedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of displeasure

McDuffie expressed some displeasure with his agent, Pat Collins of Creative Artists Agency. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Anger Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or even hostility—and contrary to what many are taught to believe—anger does not have to be a negative emotion. — Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

That was over displeasure with his poor attendance at board meetings the year prior, when Hoag had an attendance rate of 50%. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2026

Try not to get too defensive if someone else expresses their displeasure. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026