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

Such mandates, combined with prominent executives voicing their displeasure with workplace flexibility, have led some to conclude that this will be the year that the work-from-home movement, which began in the early days of the Covid pandemic, will come to an end. —Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

All flags at the U.S. Capitol will still be flying at half-staff to honor Carter on Inauguration Day — over which Trump expressed his displeasure in a Truth Social post last week. —Luke Chinman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

George McCaskey would rather hear angry Bears fans voice their displeasure than listen to fans of visiting teams chanting at Soldier Field. —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

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