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
George McCaskey would rather hear angry Bears fans voice their displeasure than listen to fans of visiting teams chanting at Soldier Field.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The team has tried to distance itself from its festering impasse with the 35-year-old forward, who expressed displeasure about his contract status, team role and lost joy for playing basketball.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
His question drew boos and audible displeasure from the crowd in a demonstration of opposition toward the GOP House leader.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With Barcelona booming these days, locals’ displeasure over hordes of visitors clomping around town has made lots of news.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The team has tried to distance itself from its festering impasse with the 35-year-old forward, who expressed displeasure about his contract status, team role and lost joy for playing basketball.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
His question drew boos and audible displeasure from the crowd in a demonstration of opposition toward the GOP House leader.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With Barcelona booming these days, locals’ displeasure over hordes of visitors clomping around town has made lots of news.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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On Tuesday evening in Spain, Vinicius was handed a two-match suspension which Ancelotti voiced his disapproval of the following afternoon when facing the media - despite the number 7 still being able to feature in the Super Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The disapproval resolutions must be passed by both the Senate and House and signed by Trump once he is sworn into office to overturn a Biden-era rule.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2025
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These abrupt reversals created dissatisfaction among many employees, exposing broader challenges in aligning cultural strategies with evolving market conditions.—
Ricardo Madan,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the financial burden of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, advocating for Europe to shoulder more of the costs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Substantial payouts to soldiers and the broader spike in salaries have also improved standards of living for many Russians, which for now is keeping a lid on public discontent and giving the Kremlin some breathing room.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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While the drums of discontent grow louder, their last option is to blow the generator and plunge Silo 18 into darkness, and Sheriff Billings concurs with Knox's last-ditch idea to gain control.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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