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
Close expressed displeasure with that latter category.
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Some onlookers cheered, while others voiced their displeasure.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, with Thomas expressing his displeasure over the franchise’s Black History Month graphic on social media, the Hall of Famer’s frustrations with the White Sox have resurfaced.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Rising from the sidelines, Russell Westbrook made his displeasure unmistakable albeit brief at the end of Friday’s 112-93 blowout loss after Boston Celtics reserve Chris Boucher hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Some onlookers cheered, while others voiced their displeasure.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, with Thomas expressing his displeasure over the franchise’s Black History Month graphic on social media, the Hall of Famer’s frustrations with the White Sox have resurfaced.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Rising from the sidelines, Russell Westbrook made his displeasure unmistakable albeit brief at the end of Friday’s 112-93 blowout loss after Boston Celtics reserve Chris Boucher hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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History is not interested in your private disapproval.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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And in the late 1980s, after Little Saigon found official recognition, freeway and street signs directing people to the community were frequently defaced and destroyed in disapproval, Hua said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s also been studies, many of which are smaller and more preliminary, showing the benefits of floating for conditions such as insomnia, body image dissatisfaction among people with anorexia, meth dependence and pain intensity, such as the stress placed on the body after a high-impact workout.—
Shelby Hartman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In one case, a rival faction competing for representation rights through posturing and pandering — more than genuine employee dissatisfaction with Isom, who is anecdotally beloved by his employees.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Amid their winter of political discontent, Republicans discovered some hope in the wealthy suburbs of northern New Jersey this month.—
Paul Kane,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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