displeasure
noun
dis·plea·sure
(ˌ)dis-ˈple-zhər 
-ˈplā-
1
: the feeling of one that is displeased : disfavor
2
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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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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement on social media voicing his displeasure with the decision.
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time the basketball committee voiced its displeasure with regards to the current system.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These nonverbal cues could suggest displeasure with the proceedings.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
With 5:11 remaining, Cronin was assessed a technical foul for voicing his displeasure with an official after the former felt junior power forward William Kyle III was fouled while contending for a rebound.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
This is not the first time the basketball committee voiced its displeasure with regards to the current system.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
These nonverbal cues could suggest displeasure with the proceedings.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
With 5:11 remaining, Cronin was assessed a technical foul for voicing his displeasure with an official after the former felt junior power forward William Kyle III was fouled while contending for a rebound.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/displeasure. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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