1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire
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2
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
Naturally, fans were up in arms on the internet with their displeasure at the news.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Kerr doesn’t have social media, but losing gamblers have managed to voice their displeasure in his email inbox.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Krneta voiced his displeasure with the slot with local media, adding that he was also disappointed with the scheduling the team had to endure during the season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed his displeasure on Monday with how many penalties his team was hit with during their 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Kerr doesn’t have social media, but losing gamblers have managed to voice their displeasure in his email inbox.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Krneta voiced his displeasure with the slot with local media, adding that he was also disappointed with the scheduling the team had to endure during the season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed his displeasure on Monday with how many penalties his team was hit with during their 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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His disapproval rating in both New Jersey and Virginia exit polls was higher than the vote for Kamala Harris last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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An Emerson College/the Hill poll released Sunday found his job approval at 45% and disapproval at 54% among Virginia voters, numbers that have Republicans focusing their message on pocketbook and quality-of-life issues rather than the president himself.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 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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Overall Approval Remains Steady Among Other Voters But despite the shutdown and growing discontent among younger voters, Trump’s overall approval ratings have held firm.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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With homicide rates rising once again and growing discontent over economic issues such as the price of diesel, Noboa is seeing his once remarkable approval ratings take a battering.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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