displeasure
noun
dis·plea·sure
(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 
-ˈplā-
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
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.
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Many went online to voice their displeasure at being unable to access VIP tickets, which upset Epik High.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026
When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Trump fired Bondi in April over displeasure with her handling of the controversy over the Epstein files.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026
When Pelosi endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in May, it was seen by many as a sign of her displeasure.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Trump fired Bondi in April over displeasure with her handling of the controversy over the Epstein files.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for displeasure
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displeasure. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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displeasure
noun
dis·plea·sure
(ˈ)dis-ˈplezh-ər
-ˈplāzh-
: a feeling of dislike and irritation : dissatisfaction
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