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
Fans on the internet have voiced their displeasure in the 49ers not offering a similar trade to get Garrett in red and gold.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Another cryptic social media post Brown took to social media again a few weeks after the Bible verse to share his displeasure.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Many have expressed their displeasure on social media.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
While Joel’s display of defiance was reportedly due to his displeasure with a film crew lighting his audience, Wallen’s piano uprising seems to have stemmed from some good, old-fashioned technical difficulties.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Another cryptic social media post Brown took to social media again a few weeks after the Bible verse to share his displeasure.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Many have expressed their displeasure on social media.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
While Joel’s display of defiance was reportedly due to his displeasure with a film crew lighting his audience, Wallen’s piano uprising seems to have stemmed from some good, old-fashioned technical difficulties.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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In a public display of disapproval, state workers again fundraised money to erect a billboard just outside downtown Sacramento, accusing the governor of causing more freeway traffic with his decision.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Three months later, a June 1 YouGov poll gave him 35% approval and 61% disapproval.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Experts have said both tapped into dissatisfaction with the status quo in Democratic politics.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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His candidacy has drawn national attention as a barometer for dissatisfaction with liberal urban governance and because of viral videos that supporters created with artificial intelligence.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The reversal was met with some discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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But as Bass presides over a City Hall that is almost entirely dominated by Democrats, discontent is spreading.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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