displeasure

noun

dis·​plea·​sure (ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
-ˈplā-
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
3
archaic : offense, injury

Examples of displeasure in a Sentence

The meeting will give people who object to the policy a chance to voice their displeasure. Fans showed their displeasure at the umpire's call by booing loudly.
Recent Examples on the Web Hopefully, after enough people complain and share their ire and displeasure, one day, the job interview process will become more humane and transparent. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Texas Rangers fans voiced their displeasure with FOX broadcaster John Smoltz throughout the 2023 playoffs, accusing him of rooting against the team during their World Series title run. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2024 The decision, though, was upheld after a check by the video assistant referee, much to the displeasure of the home side and crowd. Ben Church, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024 In 2000, World drew the displeasure of the Times columnist William Safire. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024 During the interrogation, Ms. Nowak is seen trying to protect her students, much to the displeasure of her colleagues. The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024 This portion of displeasure came because of Indiana’s lackluster free-throw shooting. Zion Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Jan. 2024 The most conservative House Republicans opposed the earlier debt ceiling agreement and even brought House proceedings to a halt for a few days to show their displeasure. Kevin Freking, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2024 The fan groups have been vocal about their displeasure with Fisher and A’s management. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of displeasure was in the 15th century

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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displeasure. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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displeasure

noun
dis·​plea·​sure (ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər How to pronounce displeasure (audio)
-ˈplāzh-
: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction

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