DISPLEASURE Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

displeasure

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər

Definition of displeasure

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 But consumers have been increasingly voicing their displeasure at the fact that retailers and brands—the importers of record—are receiving refunds for duties that were passed along, in the form of price increases, to them. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 Cleveland fans expressed their displeasure, but Yan wasn’t bothered. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Two weeks later — after Moderna disclosed the FDA’s decision as well as its own displeasure over the agency’s position — Prasad’s decision was reversed. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 McDuffie expressed some displeasure with his agent, Pat Collins of Creative Artists Agency. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for displeasure

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Noun

The committee earlier this month recommended censure, which registers the House’s deep disapproval of a lawmaker’s conduct that doesn’t meet the threshold for expulsion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Sheinbaum, writing on X early Saturday, expressed her disapproval of Rocha Moya’s decision to return as governor of northwestern state.

— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of disapproval

Noun

For young people just entering the workforce, high-unemployment coupled with the high cost of living added to their dissatisfaction.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
As popular dissatisfaction with the country’s traditional politicians and political parties grew, many Bolivians began looking to leaders who had emerged from the social movements themselves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

Noun

Kyiv, meanwhile, aims to sow economic discontent among Russians with strikes against oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses, but experts argued domestic upheaval is unlikely to change Moscow’s calculus.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The Frenchman’s preparations for that game at Everton had already been undermined earlier in the week when there had been suggestions of discontent from Ismaila Sarr, last season’s top scorer and player of the year.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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