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

• disapproval

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

Trump's supporters have pushed for his administration to release details about Epstein's associates, and many are expressing displeasure at the latest development. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025

There is still an entire second half of the MLB season for Volpe to turn things around, but while Yankees fans have been vocal about their displeasure with his play of late, an opposing fan apparently took things too far to the point where his father did not want to hear it. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025

Account teams push approvals, deep discounts and other unusual commercial gymnastics to meet a customer’s unique contract demands amid their displeasure. —Robert Amezcua, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

Atkinson expressed her displeasure with the jury's verdict. —Janelle Griffith, People.com, 3 July 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