displeasure

[dis-plezh-er]

noun

1. dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.

   Synonyms: vexation, indignation, dislike, distaste
   Antonyms: pleasure

2. discomfort, uneasiness, or pain.

3. Archaic.,  a cause of offense, annoyance, or injury.

verb (used with object)

displeasured, displeasuring 

1. Archaic.,  to displease.

displeasure

/ dɪsˈplɛʒə /

noun

1. the condition of being displeased

2. archaic

   1. pain

   2. an act or cause of offence

verb

1. an archaic word for displease

Other Word Forms

• displeasureable adjective
• displeasureably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of displeasure¹

1400–50; dis- ¹ + pleasure; replacing late Middle English desplaisir < Middle French (noun use of infinitive); displease

Synonym Study

See dissatisfaction.

Example Sentences

Thomas Tuchel may have expressed public displeasure with England's fans after the emphatic Wembley win against Wales, but the performance of his players will have left him feeling only the warm glow of vindication.

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Investors are expressing their displeasure with the Occidental move.

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So far, rather than retaliating, India has put forth a carefully orchestrated geopolitical response to signal its displeasure to the US.

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Even as he was walking back onto the court, Medvedev used arm gestures to encourage the crowd to continue expressing its displeasure with the decision, although he eventually motioned for the fans to calm down.

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As he returned to the court, Medvedev continued to motion for the crowd to voice its displeasure.

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Related Words

• anger 
• annoyance 
• disapproval 
• dislike 
• dissatisfaction 
• distaste 
• indignation 
• irritation 
• pique 
• resentment 
• umbrage 
• unhappiness www.thesaurus.com