displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 

-ˈplā-

1

: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor

2

: discomfort, unhappiness

3

archaic : offense, injury

Synonyms

• deprecation
• disapprobation
• disapproval
• discountenance
• disesteem
• disfavor
• dislike

Examples of displeasure in a Sentence

The meeting will give people who object to the policy a chance to voice their displeasure.

Fans showed their displeasure at the umpire's call by booing loudly.

Recent Examples on the Web

But Mara will have to endure two more home games to get to that point, giving creative fans more opportunities to voice their displeasure. —Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024

The news is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by various accounts, with people taking the opportunity to share their displeasure at the potential casting choice. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

The union’s formal response at that time hints at a history of displeasure with the process due to unfold again this winter. —Sarah MacAraeg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024

Ducati purists howled their displeasure at the change, but complaints faded away as the race wins - and showroom sales - quickly piled up. —William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər 

-ˈplāzh-

: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction