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
Despite some displeasure with the agency campaign, the rank-and-file remained largely loyal to the leadership.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Many fans expressed their displeasure at not seeing or hearing from Hudler on the Royals’ broadcasts of games played opening day (last Friday) or Monday’s home opener.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans have voiced their displeasure for the team’s underwhelming performance throughout the season, most notably during the first 11 games of the season before Harrison’s firing.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Then early in overtime, Naz Reid was ejected after voicing his displeasure with official Scott Foster for an offensive foul call.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Many fans expressed their displeasure at not seeing or hearing from Hudler on the Royals’ broadcasts of games played opening day (last Friday) or Monday’s home opener.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans have voiced their displeasure for the team’s underwhelming performance throughout the season, most notably during the first 11 games of the season before Harrison’s firing.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Then early in overtime, Naz Reid was ejected after voicing his displeasure with official Scott Foster for an offensive foul call.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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The Granbury City Council chambers was nearly overflowing with people Tuesday evening as residents came out to speak on the agenda items and voice their disapproval and disappointment.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bill passed the House floor 62-28 in March with bipartisan support and disapproval.—
Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
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The example Marine likes to cite in thinking for tomorrow as much as today is how Amazon has handled dissatisfaction with deliveries.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the runoff, Carl Cavalli, a political science professor at the University of North Georgia, told ABC News that dissatisfaction with the war in Iran among Republicans could serve in Harris' favor.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Depictions of the suburbs have long been a mirror for the nation’s discontents.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the recent aggressive suppression of digital freedoms including a major internet blackout and the throttling of a popular messaging app has led to rare calls for public display of discontent.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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