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
For certain Corvette fans, who have voiced dismay or outright displeasure over the Corvette’s electric evolution, that choice may be easy.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Hocevar wasn’t the only member of the NASCAR community who publicly aired displeasure with the Mexico City trip.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The move came weeks after Devers had voiced some displeasure with the Red Sox front office.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Of course, if a prominent individual in government with conservative or even reactionary views indicates their displeasure with Trump, that’s a signal to the Democratic Party that the center can hold, that a fanciful abundance of swing voters can be yet persuaded of the error of their ways.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Hocevar wasn’t the only member of the NASCAR community who publicly aired displeasure with the Mexico City trip.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The move came weeks after Devers had voiced some displeasure with the Red Sox front office.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Of course, if a prominent individual in government with conservative or even reactionary views indicates their displeasure with Trump, that’s a signal to the Democratic Party that the center can hold, that a fanciful abundance of swing voters can be yet persuaded of the error of their ways.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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Rasmussen Reports poll from July 3 showed 49% approval and 48% disapproval of Trump.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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June 30-3: Trump’s disapproval rating improved from 53% to 50% in Morning Consult’s weekly poll compared to its survey last week, while his approval rating increased from 45% to 47% (the survey of 2,202 registered voters was conducted June 27-29 and has a two-point margin of error).—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Please consider the broader impact of this particular symbol and treat it with respect and care, even in times of political dissatisfaction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Following the cancellation, members of the Provo community expressed dissatisfaction through reviews but felt they still weren't heard.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Rather than groans of discontent at their Rio de Janeiro neighbours causing the biggest upset of the tournament so far, however, there was singing.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The discontent flared once again this week when eagle-eyed fans noticed a plot hole involving friend to the main cast Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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