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

Emmitt Smith is the latest franchise great to express displeasure with longtime team owner Jerry Jones' decision to enter the 2025 season with Schottenheimer at the helm. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025

The prior proposal did not adequately address these concerns and the residents made their displeasure known. —Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress have already signaled their intention to roll back some regulations and their displeasure with the C.F.P.B. —Diane Harris, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025

The crypto industry has made clear its displeasure with Senate Democrats on the Banking panel. —Stephen Neukam, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for displeasure

• countermeasure
• leisure
• measure
• pleasure
• treasure

Kids Definition

displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər 

-ˈplāzh-

: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction