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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The utility displeasure is directed at Marissa Gillett, Gov. Ned Lamont’s appointee as PURA chairman.
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Angry Canadians have voiced their displeasure by boycotting Colgate toothpaste, for instance, Mitchener said, substituting a Canadian brand, Green Beaver.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
To the apparent displeasure of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Tates chose to return to his state.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Growing Public Outrage: As the economic impact of Trump’s policies continues to unfold, everyday Americans are increasingly voicing their displeasure.
—Sweta Chakraborty, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Angry Canadians have voiced their displeasure by boycotting Colgate toothpaste, for instance, Mitchener said, substituting a Canadian brand, Green Beaver.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
To the apparent displeasure of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Tates chose to return to his state.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Growing Public Outrage: As the economic impact of Trump’s policies continues to unfold, everyday Americans are increasingly voicing their displeasure.
—Sweta Chakraborty, Forbes, 4 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 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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