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
Rahr acknowledged that her decision to fire Dave might be met with displeasure.
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement on social media voicing his displeasure with the decision.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time the basketball committee voiced its displeasure with regards to the current system.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These nonverbal cues could suggest displeasure with the proceedings.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement on social media voicing his displeasure with the decision.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time the basketball committee voiced its displeasure with regards to the current system.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These nonverbal cues could suggest displeasure with the proceedings.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for displeasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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But his latest disapproval rating, 48%, was three percentage points higher than in 2017 — a new high for the pollster.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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Madonna has been clear about her disapproval of Trump over the years.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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The president and others have expressed their dissatisfaction with some modernist architecture.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Unreasonable Expectations Unrealistic client demands and internal performance pressures can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover rates.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once a stronghold of Democratic dominance, California is witnessing a growing wave of discontent among its residents, signaling a potential political shift.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Riley’s comments reportedly struck a nerve with Butler, who grew discontent with only a player option for next season remaining on his deal.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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