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
According to the post, the woman immediately overheard her seatmate’s displeasure.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
A couple of prominent national NFL media members expressed their displeasure with Cheffers’ ruling.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Wilson’s time in Cincinnati is all but certainly coming to a close, and his clear displeasure could lessen the price tag to acquire his services.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Naturally, fans were up in arms on the internet with their displeasure at the news.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
A couple of prominent national NFL media members expressed their displeasure with Cheffers’ ruling.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Wilson’s time in Cincinnati is all but certainly coming to a close, and his clear displeasure could lessen the price tag to acquire his services.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Naturally, fans were up in arms on the internet with their displeasure at the news.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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The American Gaming Association, which is the gambling industry’s top trade group, has expressed disapproval of the federal government imposing restrictions on the business of betting.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even his handling of deportations—another key part of his election platform—has a 52 percent disapproval rating, as Americans grapple with an ICE force that eschews state regulations, ignores due process rights and acts like the president’s personal army.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jarcovjáková makes for a fascinating subject, especially as someone capturing her own emotional dissatisfaction through the contours of her body and face.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now, as the incumbent, fears about the economy have made Trump the face of much of the public’s discontent.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Voters’ discontent with the incumbent president clearly outweighed their doubts about the party out of the White House — continuing a pattern that has become consistent (though rarely discussed) in off-year elections.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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