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
His question drew boos and audible displeasure from the crowd in a demonstration of opposition toward the GOP House leader.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With Barcelona booming these days, locals’ displeasure over hordes of visitors clomping around town has made lots of news.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gauthier’s first game in Philadelphia on Jan. 11 will likely be the more memorable of the two meetings this season, in front of Philly fans that will be sure to voice their displeasure.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Not everyone was happy about this, and some big voices were vocal about their displeasure.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
With Barcelona booming these days, locals’ displeasure over hordes of visitors clomping around town has made lots of news.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gauthier’s first game in Philadelphia on Jan. 11 will likely be the more memorable of the two meetings this season, in front of Philly fans that will be sure to voice their displeasure.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Not everyone was happy about this, and some big voices were vocal about their displeasure.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
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According to Canadian pollster Angus Reid, Trudeau has a disapproval rate of around 68% as of Dec. 24, with a meager 28% of Canadians supporting him.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The film, which director Brady Corbet worked on for seven years, has been hailed by critics and filmmakers from around the world, despite some disapproval over its three-and-a-half-hour runtime.Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Understanding The Pessimistic Demographic A significant segment of Americans—often older, predominantly white and earning less than $50,000 annually—expresses profound dissatisfaction with the state of the world.Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Already-high public dissatisfaction has gotten even higher in the aftermath of events in Syria.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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These trends are fueling widespread discontent with insurers of all kinds.Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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These developments underscore the dual pressures progressive leaders face: addressing voter discontent over immigration and economic inequality while countering the growing appeal of nationalist and populist ideologies.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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