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
Trump had already signaled his displeasure with Apple CEO Tim Cook recently.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 May 2025
Palmeiras fans looked to make up around 80 per cent of those in attendance, waving flags, bouncing up and down, and whistling their displeasure at refereeing decisions.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Sears voiced his displeasure about a 3-and-2 pitch to Mike Trout, who walked on a pitch that appeared to be a strike.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Financial logistics aside, ensuring the organization’s branding and marketing is seemingly flawless is of the utmost importance, especially with critics quick to share their displeasure on social media.
—Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 May 2025
Palmeiras fans looked to make up around 80 per cent of those in attendance, waving flags, bouncing up and down, and whistling their displeasure at refereeing decisions.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Sears voiced his displeasure about a 3-and-2 pitch to Mike Trout, who walked on a pitch that appeared to be a strike.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
Financial logistics aside, ensuring the organization’s branding and marketing is seemingly flawless is of the utmost importance, especially with critics quick to share their displeasure on social media.
—Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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June 16-12: Trump’s approval rating remained stagnant at 42% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken June 11-16, compared to the groups’ May poll, but his disapproval rating increased two points, to 54%, in the latest survey of 4,258 U.S. adults (margin of error 2).—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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During his first term, polling indicated a higher level of disapproval for Trump's handling of immigration.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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These discussions may seem minor, but mismatches in energy and intent can lead to dissatisfaction.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Leaders including Hakeem Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi, and James Clyburn were said to privately express dissatisfaction with how Schumer handled the negotiations.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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More Alex Kent/Getty Images Puerto Rico Takes To the Street In an unusual move, Puerto Rico took part in national U.S. protests, demonstrating against Trump and his policies, taking to the streets of San Juan to express their discontent about the president's immigration policies.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Michael Ochs Archives--Getty Images The riot begins Stone channeled all of these discontents into There’s a Riot Goin’ On.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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