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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People most affected will forcefully express their displeasure about the situation which will be negatively impacted by fallout from pharmaceutical shortages and vaccine skepticism harming public health.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
That didn't stop him from voicing his displeasure afterward.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Anger Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or even hostility—and contrary to what many are taught to believe—anger does not have to be a negative emotion.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
In the ninth inning, Zumwalt voiced his displeasure of the strike zone from the Royals dugout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
That didn't stop him from voicing his displeasure afterward.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Anger Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or even hostility—and contrary to what many are taught to believe—anger does not have to be a negative emotion.
—Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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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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