displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
-ˈplā-
Synonyms of displeasure
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
: discomfort, unhappiness
3
archaic : offense, injury

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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.
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Fernandez voiced his displeasure when Maresca left Stamford Bridge in January and was very keen to play for him again. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In his book, Kaepernick wrote that Jay-Z told him about the partnership only after it had been agreed to, and Kaepernick expressed his displeasure. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 Its cancellation follows the publication of an article in the New York Times in which various art world figures expressed their displeasure with the show. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 Aug. 2026 Where the airlines will dig in The airline industry isn’t hiding its displeasure. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for displeasure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of displeasure was in the 15th century

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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displeasure. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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displeasure

noun
dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
-ˈplāzh-
: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction
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