1
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 fans made their displeasure known over the final two days of the draft.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Brooks also expressed displeasure with the officiating after the game, which has become a common theme for opponents of the Thunder’s physical brand of basketball.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Royals fans expressed their displeasure Monday night.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Brooks also expressed displeasure with the officiating after the game, which has become a common theme for opponents of the Thunder’s physical brand of basketball.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Royals fans expressed their displeasure Monday night.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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In addition to opposition regarding the ongoing war with Iran, many Americans continue to also cite rising food and gas prices among reasons for their disapproval.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Strong disapproval of the tactics crossed demographic lines.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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In the meantime, Syria’s new government faces increasing discontent from the population over the country’s flagging economy.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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