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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
As a packed Barclays Center celebrated the New York Liberty’s overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx to win the franchise’s first WNBA championship, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve made no secret of her displeasure about the officiating in the winner-take-all Game 5.
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Sophie Kaufman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The crowd first started expressing their displeasure when Hough revealed his score card, but booed particularly loudly when Simmons continued the trend.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The crowd at Huntington Bank Field expressed its displeasure at Cleveland’s performance with loud boos in the first half.
Watson – who has underwhelmed since his controversial trade in 2022 – threw 24-of-45 for just 169 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions as he was pressured all day.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
And for that, most USC fans have turned their ire to Jones, who hasn’t been shy about voicing his displeasure during the past week.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Sophie Kaufman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The crowd first started expressing their displeasure when Hough revealed his score card, but booed particularly loudly when Simmons continued the trend.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The crowd at Huntington Bank Field expressed its displeasure at Cleveland’s performance with loud boos in the first half.
Watson – who has underwhelmed since his controversial trade in 2022 – threw 24-of-45 for just 169 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions as he was pressured all day.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
And for that, most USC fans have turned their ire to Jones, who hasn’t been shy about voicing his displeasure during the past week.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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Despite the disapproval of pharmaceutical companies, doctors and plastic surgeons are experimenting with these treatments to aid patients with gradual weight loss.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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His biological parents were not allowed to marry due to his maternal grandfather's disapproval of his father, who is Syrian.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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However, the political tide has shifted since 2016, as younger and more diverse parties—reflecting growing discontent with the traditional political establishment—have gained traction in the wake of economic challenges and political instability.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because the weak yen is hurting consumers and one of the driving forces behind popular discontent.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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