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
Indian viewers took note of the discrepancy, and social media exploded with disgruntled fans voicing their displeasure.
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Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Incidents involving Tesla vehicles have plagued the country as disgruntled protesters turn on the company to express their displeasure with Musk.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
Incidents involving Tesla vehicles have plagued the country as disgruntled protesters turn on the company to express their displeasure with Musk.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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That is down from a 48 approval percent in February, and up from a 49 percent disapproval.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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His immigration policies, which also have a 45% approval rating and a 44% disapproval rating, received the most support as the White House carries out an overhaul of the U.S. immigration system.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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As the moon and sun harmonize, pinpoint the source of your dissatisfaction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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While the decision is ultimately yours, trusted observers might notice patterns of dissatisfaction, your talents being underutilized, or personality mismatches with bosses or colleagues that no longer register for you.—
Cynthia Pong,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
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Increasing living costs, which have been worsened by the weak yen, a sluggish economy and high inflation have contributed to public discontent, experts say.—
Kathleen Magramo and Junko Ogura,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Trump supporters rally to court discontent Democrats After Donald Trump’s reelection last year, the Democratic Party has been criticized as out of touch, fragmented and rudderless.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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