1
as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
fans showed their displeasure by loudly booing the umpire
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as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
his displeasure with his job intensified as the years wore on
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Recent Examples of displeasure
But the restrictions haven’t been lifted, causing intense displeasure inside the Trump administration and prompting a recent series of measures imposed on China, three administration officials told CNN last week.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Maldonado has made a point to voice his displeasure almost every time a new pardon is announced.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Despite their displeasure the School Board unanimously approved the change order for the turf on April 24.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Unhappy with the tactic, Washington quickly voices his displeasure, pointing a finger at the culprit and appearing to reprimand him for the behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Maldonado has made a point to voice his displeasure almost every time a new pardon is announced.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 28 May 2025
Despite their displeasure the School Board unanimously approved the change order for the turf on April 24.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Unhappy with the tactic, Washington quickly voices his displeasure, pointing a finger at the culprit and appearing to reprimand him for the behavior.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displeasure
Noun
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Majorities of Californians disapprove of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s performance, with a 54% disapproval rating.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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May 12-13 poll, while his disapproval rating held at 52%.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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These figures reflect growing dissatisfaction, even among traditional supporters, such as women, young people, and low-income groups.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Several Tennessee lawmakers from both parties also voiced their dissatisfaction with the school threats law during the session, citing the harm done to children who did not pose real danger.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
10 June 2025
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In the hours leading up to the redistricting vote on Tuesday, Campolo and other leaders rallied residents to make their discontent known in the Commissioners Court meeting.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Conclusively demonstrating their discontent, over 15 million Turks waited in line for hours to cast ballots for a candidate who was sitting in jail.—
Henri J. Barkey,
Foreign Affairs,
29 May 2025
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“Displeasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displeasure. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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