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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However, Rupert — who had taught at Phoebe Hearst for 20 years — was reportedly transferred to another school, much to the displeasure of students and parents.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, some analysts view the agreement as more of a signal of displeasure to Washington than a pivot toward alignment with Beijing.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The move is largely seen as a way for Chinese officials to signal their displeasure with Washington’s restrictions on the export of cutting-edge technology, including Nvidia’s top-of-the-line AI chips, to China.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Charles’s actions then were interpreted, probably correctly, as a rebuke to Trump for his ungracious treatment of his guest, and also reminded international onlookers that the king remains the most political of monarchs, unafraid to make his favor—or displeasure—known.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, some analysts view the agreement as more of a signal of displeasure to Washington than a pivot toward alignment with Beijing.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The move is largely seen as a way for Chinese officials to signal their displeasure with Washington’s restrictions on the export of cutting-edge technology, including Nvidia’s top-of-the-line AI chips, to China.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Charles’s actions then were interpreted, probably correctly, as a rebuke to Trump for his ungracious treatment of his guest, and also reminded international onlookers that the king remains the most political of monarchs, unafraid to make his favor—or displeasure—known.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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