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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Republicans on the panel rushed to Bondi’s defense, but cracks in that support have grown wider, with some members of the GOP also expressing displeasure with her handling of the file release.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite some displeasure with the agency campaign, the rank-and-file remained largely loyal to the leadership.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
There were a couple, at least three, parents that got out and expressed their displeasure for what was going on.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Many fans expressed their displeasure at not seeing or hearing from Hudler on the Royals’ broadcasts of games played opening day (last Friday) or Monday’s home opener.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite some displeasure with the agency campaign, the rank-and-file remained largely loyal to the leadership.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
There were a couple, at least three, parents that got out and expressed their displeasure for what was going on.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Many fans expressed their displeasure at not seeing or hearing from Hudler on the Royals’ broadcasts of games played opening day (last Friday) or Monday’s home opener.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 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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